by A2A Alliance | Mar 10, 2021 | Advocate, Bipolar Disorder
Dr. Zachary Burton Adversity: Diagnosed with bipolar I disorder with psychosis Advocacy: Co-founded and leads The Manic Monologues to disrupt stigma; serves with various mental health nonprofits “We lean on the brutally and beautifully unashamed, raw power of...
by Jessica | Apr 26, 2020 | A2A Spotlight, Spotlight
After a lifelong struggle with mental illness, Bill Bernat used his background in stand-up comedy to return to the stage with a new mission: to share his mental health journey and make people laugh at the same time. Now Bill uses storytelling and public workshops to...
by Jessica | Mar 8, 2020 | A2A Spotlight, Spotlight
KCBS Radio afternoon anchor and A2A founder Jeff Bell Spotlights Rex Butler, whose younger brother Bill died of an accidental overdose of medication prescribed for his chronic back pain. After being trained by the National Safety Council Advocacy Program, Rex began...
by Jessica | Mar 1, 2020 | A2A Spotlight, Spotlight
KCBS Radio afternoon anchor and A2A founder Jeff Bell Spotlights Norma Loeb, whose mother Lillian suffered from Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) for 18 years and was misdiagnosed multiple times. Loeb is the founder of the Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center which provides...
by Jessica | Feb 23, 2020 | A2A Spotlight, Spotlight
KCBS Radio afternoon anchor and A2A founder Jeff Bell Spotlights Susan Munsey, who was trafficked by a much older boyfriend when she was fifteen. Munsey is the founder of the non-profit GenerateHope, which provides housing, medical care, therapy and education for...
by Jessica | Feb 16, 2020 | A2A Spotlight, Spotlight
KCBS Radio afternoon anchor and A2A founder Jeff Bell spotlights Due Quach, founder of the non-profit The Collective Success Network. The organization supports first generation college students who experience culture shock. Prior to settling in Philadelphia, Due and...
by Jessica | Feb 9, 2020 | A2A Spotlight, Spotlight
KCBS Radio afternoon anchor and A2A founder Jeff Bell spotlights Le Derick Horne, who was diagnosed with a learning disability in the third grade. A2A Spotlight · Spoken Word Poet LeDerick Horne Empowers People With Disabilities Today Horne is a disability advocate,...
by Jessica | Feb 2, 2020 | A2A Spotlight, Spotlight
KCBS Radio afternoon anchor and A2A founder Jeff Bell spotlights Jesse Billauer, whose spinal cord was severed in a surfing accident when he was only 17-years-old. Jesse is the founder of the Life Rolls On Foundation which provides people with spinal cord injuries and...
by Jessica | Jan 28, 2020 | A2A Spotlight, Spotlight
KCBS Radio afternoon anchor and A2A founder Jeff Bell Spotlights Julie Lyles Carr who has two daughters with special needs. Julie is the founder of 2 Dance 2 Dream, a non-profit that provides inclusive and meaningful dance, performance and art opportunities for...
by Jessica | Jan 19, 2020 | A2A Spotlight, spotlight-cancer
KCBS Radio afternoon anchor and A2A founder Jeff Bell Spotlights Angela Grojean who underwent a double mastectomy in 2018. During her recovery Angela received a hoodie with inside pockets that held her post surgery drain tubes securely and comfortably. Today Angela...
