RocTalk

Ed Smith interviewed Conor McKenna and Hunter Johnson, Associate Board Members at Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club in Rochester. -Conor and Hunter are chairs for the upcoming Bachelor Auction event. -They both talked about how they

Ed Smith interviewed Brenda Geglia, Foundation Vice President at Al Sigl Community of Agencies. -Brenda gave a brief history of how and why Al Sigl was formed. -She talked about the importance of collaboration between their seven member agencies.

Mark Shuttleworth interviewed Andrea Calloway, the Director of the Sunset House. -Andrea explained what a comfort care home is and how they operate -The Sunset House has two beds and patients going there for end of life care

Ed Smith spoke with Cathy Iacviello, Director of Program Development and Corporate Compliance at Bridges for Brain Injury Inc. and Sara Sayor, Wildlife Education Program Director at Bridges for Brain Injury Inc. -They explained the mission which

Ed Smith spoke with Dr. Bruce Ingersoll, Board Officer and Medical Director at Rochester Emergency Veterinary Services -Dr. Ingersoll explained how they continue to fill the gap with emergency vet car overnight and on weekends to provide

Ed Smith spoke with Amanda Miller, Director of Programs and Support Services at Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club. -Amanda talked about what she does in her role at Cancer Support Community -She talked about how they

Ed Smith interviewed Kathy Dyer, a music teacher and advisor for the theatre program at Greece Athena High School and Sophia Butera, a senior at Greece Athena High School who is playing the role of Ariel in

Mark Shuttleworth interviewed Karyn Rando, Director of Counseling Services at Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Rochester. -She explained that they are a Rochester non-profit that is focused on the financial wellness of families and individuals by providing them with

Mark Shuttleworth interviewed Andrea Calloway, the Director of the Sunset House. -She gave some history on the organization and how they started 37 years ago. -Andrea explained what a comfort home is and how they operate -She said

Mark Shuttleworth interviewed Anna Valeria, the CEO of the Open Door Mission in Rochester. -She talked about the history of the organization -Anna said the priorities of the organization are providing people in the community with meals, providing

Ed Smith spoke with Kristy Smorol, the Communications Director with the American Heart Association of Western and Central New York. -Kristy gave a recap of their Go Red Luncheon a few weeks ago. -She encouraged women to advocate

Chuck Kelley interviewed Sara Saylor, the Wildlife Education Program Director and Tiffany Jones, the Associate Director of Day Services with Bridges for Brain Injury Inc. -They explained the mission of this nonprofit which is to help guide

Ed Smith spoke with Kristy Smorol, the Communications Director with the American Heart Association of Western and Central New York. -Kristy talked about the importance of talking to your family members about heart health and family health

Ed Smith spoke with David Lanni from Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club. -David talked about how he got involved with the organization. He started out as a bachelor in their annual Bachelor Auction. He then joined

Ed Smith interviewed Mark Dwyer, the Director of Marketing and Communications at Foodlink. -Mark gave an update on the success of their Festival of Food event, which continues to grow after being scaled way down during the pandemic.

Mark Shuttleworth interviewed Kathy Garbach from Meg’s Gift. -Kathy gave some history on this local nonprofit and how it was started in memory of her daughter Meg who died from sucide. -She talked about their mission of educating, advocating

Ed Smith spoke with Vanna Walker, retired Major, U.S. Army and now a member of the Veteran Support group at Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club. -Vanna talked briefly about her military service -She talked about her personal journey with cancer

Chuck Kelley spoke with Lynn Platt, the Co-Founder of the Pancreatic Cancer Association of Western New York. -Lynn talked about how her mother died from the disease in 2010 and how seeing her mom suffering with the disease led

Mark Shuttleworth spoke with Stephen Hoitt, Scout Executive for the Seneca Waterways Council. -He talked about how scouting is for all ages and now includes Cub Scouts,  kindergarten through 5th grade. -They are also inclusive now and have boys

Ed Smith spoke with Abigail Blake, the Family Services Director at the Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity. -Abigail talked about how she got involved with the organization, starting out as a volunteer. -She explained the merger and how they

Ed Smith spoke with Tami Becker, who handles marketing and PR for Greece Residents Assisting Stray Pets and Nora Hart, the Secretary of the Board from Greece Residents Assisting Stray Pets. -Tami talked about some of the history of