RocTalk

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

-Scott Fitzgerald spoke with James and Linda Major, the co-founders of the organization. -They started the organization as a way to honor their daughter and tell her story and struggle with anorexia.  -The mission is to support

Mark Shuttleworth spoke with Christine Coletti from the Al Sigl Community of Agencies. -Christine provided history on the organization and how they started. -She talked about how they have a very diverse group of nonprofits in the agency and how they

Ed Smith interviewed Christina Thompson, the Executive Director and Meredith Utman, Director of Special Events at Breast Cancer Coalition. -Christina talked about the importance of partnerships with local organizations, businesses and community members. -She talked about some of the programs they

Ed Smith spoke with Dr. Bruce Ingersoll, Board Officer and Medical Director at Rochester Emergency Veterinary Services -Dr. Ingersoll talked about how they started the process a year ago to form a nonprofit organization and how they

Mark Shuttleworth spoke with President and CEO, Dr. Daniele Lyman-Torres from the Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester. -She gave some history on the organization -Daniele talked about the reason they decided to rebrand from Bivona Child Advocacy Center

Mark Shuttleworth spoke with Rosa LaDelfa from Cancer Support Community about their upcoming Comics Against Cancer presented by Combat Comedians. -Rosa gave details about the event and what people can expect -She talked about how they formed

Ed Smith spoke with Holly Dutcher, the Executive Director of CURE Childhood Cancer. -She spoke about their mission which is to improve the lives of  families that have children with a cancer diagnosis and to support families that have

Ed Smith spoke with Carmen Carrasquillo, Chief Program Officer and Cynthia Elliot, Director of Operations at the Community Place of Rochester. -They talked about the mission of the Community Place and the various settlement houses that are

Ed Smith spoke with Cherie Wood from the Webster Garlic Fest. -She explained the idea behind the Webster Garlic Fest and gave some examples of what people can expect if they attend. -They will have a bunch

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

Mark Shuttleworth interviewed Laura Heltz, the Executive Director of the Veterans Outreach Center. -She gave some background on the organization and the services they offer to veterans in our community. -Laura talked about the new Peer Connection Center,

Ed Smith interviewed Dan Petronio, the ReStore Director for the Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity. -Dan explained what Habitat for Humanity does in our community. -He described how the Homebuyer and Repair programs operate and the process

Mark Shuttleworth spoke with Lauren Coe, founder of One Soldier at a Time. -Lauren gave the history of the organization and how it was started -She talked about her family being in the military and her passion for helping

Ed Smith spoke with Kristy Smorol, the Communications Director for the American Heart Association in Western and Central New York. -Kristy talked about how this is the 100 Anniversary of the American Heart Association and gave a

Ed Smith interviewed Christina Thompson, the Executive Director and Meredith Utman, Director of Special Events at Breast Cancer Coalition. -Christina talked about how she is continuing to learn in her new role. -She talked about the importance