by Jessica | Sep 29, 2019 | A2A Spotlight, Spotlight
KCBS Radio afternoon anchor and A2A founder Jeff Bell spotlights Zack Burton who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2017. In an effort to fight the stigma of mental illness, Zack and his girlfriend Elisa Hofmeister created “The Manic Monologues,” a powerful...
by Jessica | Sep 22, 2019 | A2A Spotlight, Spotlight
Jeff Bell, KCBS Radio afternoon anchor and founder of the Adversity 2 Advocacy Alliance spotlights Wesley Hamilton, founder of the nonprofit Disabled But Not Really (DBNR). Having difficulty adjusting to life in a wheelchair, Wesley was inspired to be a better person...
by Jessica | Sep 15, 2019 | A2A Spotlight, Spotlight
KCBS Radio afternoon anchor and A2A founder Jeff Bell spotlights DeAnna Pursai, the co-founder of The College of Adaptive Arts. Her younger sister Angel, who has Down Syndrome, helped DeAnna realize that special needs adults could thrive in a creative higher...
by Jessica | Sep 1, 2019 | A2A Spotlight, Spotlight
KCBS Radio afternoon anchor and A2A founder Jeff Bell spotlights Justin Birckbichler, who at 26 battled metastasized testicular cancer. A2A Spotlight · Testicular Cancer Survivor Justin Birckbichler Becomes Men’s Health Activist Now in remission, Justin...
by Jessica | Aug 25, 2019 | A2A Spotlight, Spotlight
KCBS Radio afternoon anchor and A2A founder Jeff Bell spotlights Ella Casano who has received regular IV infusions since she was 7, when she was diagnosed with Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP). A2A Spotlight · 13-Year-Old Ella Casano Makes IV Infusions A...
by Jessica | Aug 11, 2019 | A2A Spotlight, Spotlight
KCBS Radio afternoon anchor and A2A founder Jeff Bell spotlights Mara Wilson, who was diagnosed with OCD when she was 12 years old. Mara shares her story to help fight the stigma of mental illness and make a difference in the lives of others living with OCD....
by Jessica | Aug 4, 2019 | A2A Spotlight, Spotlight
KCBS Radio afternoon anchor and A2A founder Jeff Bell spotlights Nicholas Carlisle, the founder of the nonprofit No Bully. The No Bully program, which is in over 250 schools, teaches students to be more compassionate and kind. A2A Spotlight · Former Bullying Victim...
by Jessica | Jul 28, 2019 | A2A Spotlight, Spotlight
KCBS Radio afternoon anchor and A2A founder Jeff Bell spotlights Asha Brown, a type 1 diabetic who at 14 began manipulating her insulin intake as a way to control her weight. After successfully being treated for her diabulimia she founded We Are Diabetes, a nonprofit...
by Jessica | Jul 14, 2019 | A2A Spotlight, Spotlight-Amputation, spotlight-cancer
KCBS Radio afternoon anchor and A2A founder Jeff Bell spotlights Kareemah Batts, disability and diversity advocate and paraclimbing pioneer. Batts is the founder of the non-profit Adaptive Climbing Group, which provides people with disabilities accessibility to the...
by Jessica | Jul 7, 2019 | A2A Spotlight, Spotlight
KCBS Radio afternoon anchor and A2A founder Jeff Bell spotlights Christy Silva, the founder of the non-profit Aidan’s Heart Foundation. The organization was created to honor her son Aidan who died of Sudden Cardiac Arrest, and to create heart-safe communities for...
