Alabama Coach Shares Tornado Experience & Community Support
On this segment, I am talking with Coach David Bittinger of Boaz, Alabama, who teaches at Boaz Middle School. Coach Bittinger is sharing his family's experience from Sunday night's tornado and the response of the community when it comes to rebuilding. Listen, be encouraged & inspired, and share!
14m Apr 16, 2020
14m
Alabama Foundation Feeds Hospital Personnel
On this Make A Difference Minute, I am talking with Anthony Terling, co-founder, along with his wife Lindsey, of Austin 1st Foundation, named for his son. Anthony is sharing about his foundation's special effort to feed hospital personnel at East Alabama Medical Center. Listen, be encouraged & inspired, and share.
2m Apr 16, 2020
2m
Make A Difference Minute: Tornado Helmet Safety
On this Make A Difference Minute, Renee Cayton from Hueytown, Alabama, is sharing her Tornado Helmet Safety effort. Listen & share!
3m Apr 15, 2020
3m
Alabama Mother/Daughter Team Organizes Fundraiser for St. Jude
On this segment, I am talking with Nina Lee and her 12-year-old daughter, Kaitlyn, with Running for Joy about a creative fundraiser they have organized to raise funds for St. Jude Research Hospital during this COVID-19 crisis. Watch, be encouraged & inspired, and share!
11m Apr 14, 2020
11m
Make A Difference Minute: Nurse Nina Bennett Follow-up from NYC
On this Make A Difference Minute, I am am once again talking to Nurse Nina Bennett from Decatur, Alabama, who volunteered to serve COVID-19 patients in NYC. Listen, be encouraged & inspired, and share!
2m Apr 14, 2020
2m
American Foundation For Suicide Prevention Alabama Chapter
On this Make A Difference Minute, I am sharing a message from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Alabama Chapter that offers resources for both those who are considering suicide and those who have experienced loss through suicide. Listen & share.
2m Apr 12, 2020
2m
Tornado Awareness, Good Deed Segment, & Make A Difference Minute Replay
On this week’s full edition of The Mark White Show, I'm featuring Renee Cayton with Tornado Helmet Safety, Kim Cross, author of What Stands In A Storm, Anthony Terling with Austin 1st Foundation, and Make A Difference Minute segments with Bea R Erwin, Belinda Hartsell, Braelynn Pratt & Rhonda Peach, and Martha Brooks, wife of Congressman Mo Brooks! Listen, be encouraged & inspired, and share!
1hr Apr 12, 2020
1hr
Austin 1st Foundation Finds Opportunity to Support Medical Personnel
On this segment, I am talking with Anthony Terling about how Austin 1st Foundation found an opportunity to recognize medical personnel at East Alabama Medical Center during the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen, be encouraged & inspired, and share!
14m Apr 11, 2020
14m
Alabama School System Recognizes High School Seniors in Special Way
On this segment, Crestline Elementary School Assistant Principal Jonathan Bragwell is sharing about a special effort that the Hartselle City Schools system came up with to recognize their 2020 Hartselle High School senior class. Listen, be inspired, and share.
12m Apr 11, 2020
12m
Alabama Woman Discusses Tornado Helmet Safety
On this segment, Renee Cayton of Hueytown, Alabama, founder of Tornado Helmet Safety, discusses safety tips prior to the severe weather event that is going to affect a significant part of the country on Sunday. Listen, take steps to protect your family, and share.
18m Apr 11, 2020
18m
Alabama Girls Make Links of Love in Fundraising Effort
On this Make A Difference Minute, I am talking with Ella & Alonna Allen of Killen, Alabama, about their effort to sell braclets to raise funds to purchase gift baskets for those who are serving our communities during this COVID-19 pandemic. Listen, be encouraged, and share!
2m Apr 08, 2020
2m
Congressman & Wife Supporting PPE Effort for Medical Personnel
On this segment, I am talking with Martha Brooks, who is the wife of Congressman Mo Brooks. Martha is sharing about an effort that she and her husband are involved in to supply personal protective equipment to front line hospital personnel. Listen, find a way to help, and share.
16m Apr 08, 2020
16m
Make A Difference Minute: Teacher Parade Huge Success
On this Make A Difference Minute, Coach Cindy O'Brien shares about the Hueytown Elementary School Teacher Parade and what it meant to students, teachers, parents, and the community. Listen, be inspired, and share.
1m Apr 07, 2020
1m
Make A Difference Minute: Producing Face Shields in a Garage
On this Make A Difference Minute, Scott Pavlovec shares about his effort to make face shields for first responders. Listen, be inspired, and share.
2m Apr 06, 2020
2m
For Children & Adults: Overcoming Anxiety & Stress in Isolation
On this segment, Belinda Hartsell, who is a licensed clinical social worker, primarily working with adolescents & children, shares some advice on handling anxiety and stress that can come with isolation and fear. Listen and share.
16m Apr 06, 2020
16m
Alabama Woman Gives God Glory in Cancer-free Diagnosis
On this segment, Valeria Hannah of McCalla, Alabama, shares her cancer journey and the support she received throughout, giving God all the glory for her cancer-free diagnosis. Listen, be encouraged, and share.
10m Apr 05, 2020
10m
Employee Making Best of Difficult Situation
On this segment, April Buchanan, who works at Walmart in Decatur, Alabama, is sharing about the special team she works with and how they are managing during this difficult time. Listen, be encouraged, and share.
8m Apr 05, 2020
8m
Alabama Nurse Travels to NYC to Serve COVID-19 Patients
On this Make A Difference Minute, Nina Bennett of Decatur, Alabama, shares why she volunteered to travel to NYC and serve their patients. Listen, be encouraged, and share.
2m Apr 05, 2020
2m
Highlighting the Bright Spots in Our Communities!
On this edition of TMWS, I am highlight the good work of several people in our communities. On the snow, I'll have Stuart Wilson of Athens, Alabama, Nurse Nina Bennett of Decatur, Alabama, Candace Patterson of Higdon, Alabama, Scott Pavlovec of Huntsville, Alabama, & Coach Cindy O'Brien of Hueytown, Alabama! On the Make A Difference Minute, I will be highlighting the efforts of Ella & Alonna Al...
59m Apr 04, 2020
59m
Parent Show Appreciation for 5-year-old Daughter's Teacher
On this Make A Difference Minute, Candace Patterson of Higdon, Alabama, recognizes the good work of her daughter's teacher, Mrs. Casey. Listen, be encouraged, and share.
2m Apr 04, 2020
2m
6-year-old Tennessee Girl Showing Kindness Through Artwork
On this edition of The Mary Faye Headrick Good Deed Segment, I am talking with 6-year-old Braelynn Pratt of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, and her grandmother, Rhonda Peach. Braelynn is sharing about the artwork that she has created to recognize those who are battling the coronavirus on the front line as well as those who need a little encouragement during this time. Listen, be encouraged, and share!...
9m Apr 04, 2020
9m
Make A Difference Minute: Heroes2Heroes Feeding Front Line Hospital Personnel
On this Make A Difference Minute, Nurse Angela Mast is sharing about a special effort to feed hospital employees through Heroes2Heroes. Follow the group on Facebook and/or donate to Venmo: Heroes2Heroes. Listen, find a way to help, and share. Sponsor: Alabama's Music Hall of Fame
3m Apr 03, 2020
3m
Make A Difference Minute: Letters Postmarked from the Garden
On this Make A Difference Minute, Lisa Ann Posey shares some poetry and thoughts during this challenging time. Listen and share.
1m Apr 03, 2020
1m
Make A Difference Minute: Athens (AL) Man Making A Difference
On this Make A Difference Minute, Stuart Wilson, shares how he found an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of local healthcare workers and has an encouraging message for all of us. Listen and share.
2m Apr 02, 2020
2m
Teacher Parade Big Hit in Alabama Community
On this edition of The Mary Faye Headrick Good Deed Segment, I am talking with Hueytown Elementary School Physical Education Teacher Cindy O'Brien about a special teacher parade that they organized to show students, parents, and the community in Hueytown, Alabama, that they are still very much here to support them during the COVID-19 pandemic.
10m Apr 02, 2020
10m
Links of Love Fundraiser By Ella & Alonna
On this edition of The Mary Faye Headrick Good Deed Segment, Ella & Alonna share about their Links of Love fundraiser and what they are doing to help those who on the front line of the COVID-19 battle. Listen, be encouraged, and share.
8m Apr 02, 2020
8m
Make A Difference Minute: Terry Marlin with FightDMD
On this Make A Difference Minute, I have Terry Marlin to share about his two sons and the foundation he was motivated to start because of them. Listen & share.
2m Apr 01, 2020
2m
Parent Recognizes 5-year-old Daughter's Teacher
On this edition of The Mary Faye Headrick Good Deed Segment, I have Candace Patterson from Higdon, Alabama, sharing about how her 5-year-old daughter's teacher is still making an impact on her young life. It is an inspiring story of an amazing teacher. Listen and share.
15m Mar 31, 2020
15m
Make A Difference Minute: Making A Promise
As an 8-year-old, Reshod McDonald made a special promise to his grandmother. In this Make A Difference Minute, Reshod shares about that promise and why is was important for him to keep his promise.
1m Mar 31, 2020
1m
Reshod McDonald: A Promise Kept
On this Make A Difference Minute, Reshod McDonald shares about a special promise he made to his grandmother when he was just eight years old. Listen, be encouraged, & share.
1m Mar 31, 2020
1m
Alabama Nurse Serving NYC Patients During COVID-19 Crisis
On this edition of The Mary Faye Headrick Good Deed Segment, I am talking with Nina Bennett of Decatur, Alabama, who volunteered to travel to NYC to serve patients battling COVID-19. Listen, be encouraged, and share.
10m Mar 31, 2020
10m
28-year-old Shares Experience After COVID-19 Contact
On this edition of The Mary Faye Headrick Good Deed Segment, a 28-year-old friend of mine shares her experience and symptoms after coming in contact with a co-worker who tested positive for COVID-19. She is now in the hospital, so keep her in your prayers. Listen and share.
12m Mar 31, 2020
12m
Make A Difference Minute: Drummer Mark Herndon
On this Make A Difference Minute, I have former drummer for the band Alabama, Mark Herndon! Listen & share.
1m Mar 30, 2020
1m
The Mary Faye Headrick Good Deed Segment: Girl Scout Troop Thinking Outside "The Box"
On this edition of The Mary Faye Headrick Good Deed Segment, I have Jennifer Martel from Cartersville, Georgia, sharing about their community has rallied around a special Girl Scout cookie effort. Listen, be inspired, & share.
5m Mar 29, 2020
5m
Pamela Shifrin with Shifruns, Reshod McDonald, & Make A Difference Minute Replay
On this edition of TMWS, I'm featuring Pamela Shifrin who has started the Facebook group Shifruns to raise financial support for individuals & families battling ALS. This year she has selected my friend, Steve Martin, and his family to be the beneficiary. After those segments, I have an encore presentation of The Mary Faye Headrick Good Deed Segment with Reshod McDonald. We’ll close out the sho...
59m Mar 29, 2020
59m
Trinity Medical Care: Now Offering Telemedicine
Are you in Alabama and need questions answered by a medical professional? If so, my friends at Trinity Medical Care are proud to announce they are now offering telemedicine! With telemedicine, you can stay at home and still have your visit with the doctor. Telemedicine from Trinity Medical Care is now available Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Make your telemedicine appointment today by c...
1m Mar 28, 2020
1m
FightDMD's Terry Marlin, Reshod McDonald, & Make A Difference Minute Replay
On this edition of TMWS, I have Terry Marlin, founder of FightDMD, to share about the foundation and why he wants to fund research for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. After my conversation with Terry Marlin, I'll be talking with Reshod McDonald about a special promise that he made his grandmother when he was just eight years old! To close out the program, I'll have the Make A Difference Minute Rep...
59m Mar 28, 2020
59m
Make A Difference Minute: Paige Freeman
On this Make A Difference Minute, Paige Freeman shares where she found strength to overcome opioid addiction as she sits next to her son, Levi. Paige graduated from a rehab program on March 15th and has a message others need to hear. Go to SecondHelpingJobs.com to hear the full podcast from Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association. Listen and share.
2m Mar 28, 2020
2m
The Mary Faye Headrick Good Deed Segment: Stuart Wilson Making A Difference
On this special edition of The Mary Faye Headrick Good Deed Segment, Stuart Wilson of Athens, Alabama, shares about an idea he came up with to help brighten the day of local health care workers. Listen and share. Sponsors: Athens Bible School, Trinity Medical Care, Thompson Roofing & Construction, & Suzanne's Bakery
8m Mar 28, 2020
8m
Make A Difference Minute: Under The Shield Training
On this Make A Difference Minute, Under the Shield Founder Susan Simons shares about an officer and veteran who received help from Under the Shield and became part of their training team. Listen and share.
2m Mar 27, 2020
2m
Make A Difference Minute: Walk To End Alzheimer's
On this Make A Difference Minute, Jen Manning with the Alzheimer's Association is sharing a message about the Walk to End Alzheimer's. Listen and share.
1m Mar 26, 2020
1m
Make A Difference Minute: Sean Of The South Beginnings
On this Make A Difference Minute, Sean Dietrich, better known as Sean of the South, shares how Sean of the South came to be! Listen and share.
2m Mar 25, 2020
2m
Make A Difference Minute: Dustin Hall Lost 300lbs
On this Make A Difference Minute, I have Dustin Hall who shares some of his story about losing 300lbs and an encouraging message to those who are fighting the weight loss battle. Listen and share.
2m Mar 24, 2020
2m
Make A Difference Minute: Laura Loane
On this Make A Difference Minute, my friend, Laura Loane, from Northern Ireland discusses learning to live with a disability and overcoming challenges to make a difference in this life. Listen and share.
2m Mar 23, 2020
2m
Former Alabama Drummer Mark Herndon, #SawyersSong Fundraiser, & Make A Difference Minute Replay
On this edition of TMWS, you can hear my interview with Mark Herndon, former drummer for the group Alabama. After that, Amanda Beavers Burnett shares about a special fundraiser in honor of Sawyer Kimberlin who lost his life in the Cookeville, Tennessee, tornado on March 3rd. This fundraiser will help Sawyer’s playmate, Harper, who was severely injured in the tornado. We’ll close out the show wi...
59m Mar 22, 2020
59m
Make A Difference Minute: Lunches of Love
On this Make A Difference Minute, I have Ashley Davis discussing Feed The Children: Lunches of Love. Listen and share.
2m Mar 22, 2020
2m
Under the Shield, FEED THE KIDS: Lunches Of Love, & MADM Replay
On this edition of TMWS, I have Under the Shield Founder Susan Simons discussing how her organization supports the law enforcement community. After my conversation with Susan, I'll have Ashley Davis with FEED THE KIDS: Lunches of Love followed by the Make A Difference Minute Replay. Listen and share.
59m Mar 21, 2020
59m
Make A Difference Minute: Cassie Elias Discusses the Hellbender
On this Make A Difference Minute, Cassie Elias with the Cook Museum of Natural Science discusses the hellbender. Listen and share.
1m Mar 21, 2020
1m
Make A Difference Minute: Coach Marla Townsend Discusses Mobile Devices
On this Make A Difference Minute, Coach Marla Townsend, founder of EmpowerU, discusses the subject of mobile devices and technology. Listen and share.
2m Mar 20, 2020
2m
Make A Difference Minute: Coach Marla Townsend on Your "Why?"
On this Make A Difference, Coach Marla Townsend, founder of EmpowerU, discusses your "Why?" Listen and share.
1m Mar 19, 2020
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