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Spotlight – Bill Bernat Uses Humor To Normalize Mental Illness

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...

Spotlight – Rex Butler Helps Prevent Prescription Drug Overdoses After His Brother’s Death

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...

Spotlight – Norma Loeb Provides Resources and Support for People Living with LBD

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...

Spotlight – Sex Trafficking Survivor Helps Other Victims Build New Lives

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...

Spotlight – Harvard Grad Helps First Generation College Students Succeed

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...

Spotlight – Spoken Word Poet LeDerick Horne Empowers People With Disabilities

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,...