Teen Suicide Awareness with Belinda Hartsell, Kyla's Korner, & Make A Difference Minute Replay
Many of you will recall, last week I posted about Noah Beck of Highland Home, Alabama, taking his life on January 11th. His mother, Jennifer Cauthen, had messaged me and shared about Noah. Thinking about Noah and other teens, made me really want to focus on the subject of teen suicide. On tomorrow’s show, we are going to do just that. Joining me today is Belinda Hartsell, who is a licensed cli...
1hr 6m Feb 27, 2021
1hr 6m
Make A Difference Minute: Kyla Carter with Kyla's Korner
On this MADM, Kyla Carter is sharing a message to young people about seeing the long term value in their life and not giving up as difficulties develop. Listen & share.
3m Feb 27, 2021
3m
The MFH Good Deed Segment: Love for Lizzie Reyes
Every single day, the Reyes family travels two hours to Chicago, Illinois, so 14-year-old Lizzie can get treatment for end stage kidney disease. Yesterday, Lizzie’s mom, Stacey Reyes, reached out to TMWS about getting the word out about Lizzie’s need for a kidney donor and we are here to help. On this afternoon's show, you can hear Stacey as she shares about Lizzie’s situation and how you can ...
32m Feb 26, 2021
32m
Make A Difference Minute: Willow's Leukemia Fight
On this MADM, Jessica Kelley & Kristi Baker are sharing about 2-year-old Willow and her leukemia diagnosis and how you can help Willow and her mom during this time. Listen & share. Sponsor: Harlan D. Mitchell Legal Services, LLC
3m Feb 26, 2021
3m
The MFH Good Deed Segment: Willow's Leukemia Fight
By now, many of you have heard about 2-year-old Willow and her recent leukemia diagnosis that took her and her mom, Gidget, from Huntsville, Alabama, to St. Jude in Memphis on Tuesday night. On this afternoon’s show, I have Jessica Kelley & Kristi Baker (a cousin to Bama Zack Greene) to talk about what Willow and Gidget are facing and how you can help. You can also subscribe to TMWS via Apple ...
32m Feb 25, 2021
32m
Make A Difference Minute: Alabama National Cemetery
On this MADM, Eldon Woodie is sharing about the efforts of the Alabama National Cemetery and how they serve the families of those who served. Listen & share.
3m Feb 25, 2021
3m
The MFH Good Deed Segment: Alabama National Cemetery
The Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, Alabama, offers a place for our service members to be laid to rest with honor and dignity. Of course, this is a huge comfort for families who are grieving the loss of their loved ones. On this afternoon’s show, we are highlighting the work of the Support Committee for the Alabama National Cemetery by talking with 30 year veteran and former ANC direc...
32m Feb 24, 2021
32m
Make A Difference Minute: Eating Alabama
On this MADM, Nick Nicholson is sharing about how he and his wife are supporting "mom & pop" type restaurants through their effort called, "Eating Alabama." Listen & share.
3m Feb 24, 2021
3m
The MFH Good Deed Segment: Mary Ann Hotaling, Ms. Veteran America 2020
Did you know that Ms Veteran America, Mary Ann Hotaling, is first national ambassador from Alabama for Final Salute Inc.? That’s right! Mary Ann Hotaling, Ms. Veteran America 2020, a military veteran who is also a teacher in Decatur City Schools - Alabama, is committed to solutions for women veterans who are homeless through this ambassadorship. On today’s show, we are talking with Mary Ann abo...
35m Feb 23, 2021
35m
Make A Difference Minute: Ms. Veteran America 2020 Mary Ann Hotaling
On this MADM, Mary Ann Hotaling, Ms. Veteran America 2020, is sharing about the Final Salute, Inc. effort and her mission as an ambassador for the organization when it comes to homeless veteran women. Listen & share.
4m Feb 23, 2021
4m
The MFH Good Deed Segment: Nick Nicholson with Eating Alabama
In 2018, Nick & Jenny Nicholson started on a journey called, “Eating Alabama.” Around this time last year, things changed with COVID-19. With that change came huge challenges for the restaurant industry. Nick & Jenny’s efforts to recognize restaurants around the state of Alabama have been extremely important to those who have been working hard to keep the doors open. On today’s show, I am talki...
33m Feb 22, 2021
33m
Make A Difference Minute: Flying David Morrow Back to Alabama
On this MADM, Renae Cochran, the daughter of David Morrow of Russellville, Alabama, is sharing about the accident that he had in Missouri and the effort that is now underway to fly David back home for treatment. Listen & share.
2m Feb 22, 2021
2m
Make A Difference Minute: The Legacy of Deputy Omar Calderon & Blue H.E.L.P.
On this MADM, Sharonda Calderon is sharing about her husband, Deputy Omar Calderon, and how she became involved with Blue Help, with a desire to help others. Listen & share. Sponsor: Boutique Air MSL
3m Feb 21, 2021
3m
Sharonda Calderon with Blue H.E.L.P., Emoree Murray, Kyla Carter with Kyla's Korner, & MADM Replay
On this edition of TMWS, I am having a candid conversation with Sharonda Calderon of Blue Help about law enforcement suicide and how they are helping officers and the families of fallen officers. Sharonda’s own husband, Deputy Omar Calderon, was taken by suicide and we’ll be honoring him during the show as well. After that, I’m recognizing 10-year-old Emoree Murray during The Mary Faye Headrick...
1hr 6m Feb 20, 2021
1hr 6m
Make A Difference Minute: Kyla Carter with Kyla's Korner
On this edition of the Make A Difference Minute, Kyla Carter of Kyla's Korner Podcast is sharing the importance of reaching just one when it comes to making a difference. Watch & share. Sponsor: Boutique Air MSL
5m Feb 20, 2021
5m
Make A Difference Minute: Blanket Fort Hope
On this Make A Difference Minute, CEO/co-founder of Blanket Fort Hope is sharing about the work they are doing when it comes to helping children who have been victims of human trafficking along with educating the community on protecting our young people. Watch & share.
5m Feb 19, 2021
5m
The MFH Good Deed Segment: Blanket Fort Hope
On today’s show, we are staying in Pelham, Alabama, as we highlight the work of Blanket Fort Hope when it comes to child human trafficking. Joining me is CEO/co-founder Alexa James. You can also subscribe to TMWS via Apple iTunes, Audioboom, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, & Blubrry. All shows are archived at TheMarkWhiteShow.com.
40m Feb 18, 2021
40m
Make A Difference Minute: The Legacy of Officer Charlie Bradley
On this MADM, April Bradley, the wife of fallen officer, Charlie Bradley, is sharing her thoughts on how she wants Charlie to be remembered. I hope you will listen and find an opportunity to carry on the legacy of Officer Charlie Bradley. If you or someone you know in law enforcement is battling PTSD, depression, and/or thoughts of suicide, please reach out to Blue Help through BlueHelp.org. Wa...
5m Feb 18, 2021
5m
The MFH Good Deed Segment: Help for David Morrow
On this abbreviated edition of The Mary Faye Headrick Good Deed Segment, I am talking with Renae Cochran about her dad, David Morrow, who is in the hospital in Joplin, Missouri, after a bad vehicle accident. She is asking for assistance to get her dad back to Alabama for rehab. I encourage you to watch & share. Donate: GoFundMe.com/Help-Us-Fly-Dad-To-Alabama-To-Start-Rehab
11m Feb 18, 2021
11m
The MFH Good Deed Segment: Honoring The Legacy of Officer Charlie Bradley
PTSD, depression, suicide, they can all be a byproduct of service as a first responder. When I found out that all of those things affected Officer Charlie Bradley, I was heartbroken. As a kid growing up in Hueytown, Alabama, I knew of Charlie at a different time. Having taken the path of law enforcement myself, I know firsthand the challenges that go along with service. I reached out to Charlie...
49m Feb 17, 2021
49m
Make A Difference Minute: ChloeStrong - Chloe Diak
Last year, Deputy Jeff Diak donated his kidney to fellow deputy, David Headrick. This year, Jeff's 9-year-old daughter, Chloe, is battling cancer and needs your support. I encourage you to follow Chloestrong - Chloe Diak. Listen & share.
3m Feb 17, 2021
3m
The MFH Good Deed Segment: ChloeStrong - Chloe Diak
Many of you will remember Whitfield County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeff Diak donating a kidney to fellow deputy, David Headrick, last January. It was an amazing story to follow and share. Now, Jeff’s 9-year-old daughter, Chloe, is battling cancer through St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. On today’s show, I am talking with Jeff Diak about Chloestrong - Chloe Diak and how you can help. You can als...
28m Feb 16, 2021
28m
Make A Difference Minute: Kyla Carter Discussing Average Puzzle Piece
On this MADM, Kyla Carter of Kyla's Korner is sharing about her brand new single titled, "Average Puzzle Piece" and the meaning behind it as she strives to encourage and inspire those who may not feel like they "fit in." Listen & share. Sponsor: Trinity Medical Care/Center
3m Feb 16, 2021
3m
The MFH Good Deed Segment: Jarrod Russell Cycling for Childhood Cancer
When Jarrod Russell saw Braxton Weidman’s story, it touched his heart. Having been affected by brain cancer himself as a child, Jarrod saw Braxy’s story in his own. Limited in what athletic activities he could perform, a few years ago, Jarrod found a passion for cycling through the Great Cycle Challenge Canada. He took his passion for cycling and coupled it with his personal desire to help chil...
33m Feb 15, 2021
33m
Make A Difference Minute: Justin Batt with Daddy Saturday
On this MADM, Justin Batt is sharing about his effort called, "Daddy Saturday" which shows dad's how to be an intentional dad to raise good kids who become great adults. Listen & share. Sponsor: Athens Bible School
2m Feb 15, 2021
2m
Make A Difference Minute: Tuskegee Airman & Korean War Veteran Leon Crayton
On this MADM, Mr. Leon Crayton, a Tuskegee Airman & Air Force veteran who served during the Korean War, is sharing about his path from being a Boy Scout to graduating from Decatur High School in Decatur, Alabama, to the Tuskegee Institute and his 31 years in the Air Force. Listen and share. Sponsor: Boutique Air MSL
3m Feb 14, 2021
3m
Justin Batt with Daddy Saturday, Kyla Carter's "Average Puzzle Piece," Kyla's Korner, & MADM Replay
I have a great show lined up for you today! First up, I’ll have Justin Batt with Daddy Saturday to talk about his effort to help dad’s find/spend more time with their children. After that, I’ll be talking with Kyla Carter about her new single titled, “Average Puzzle Piece” that was just released yesterday! Following that segment, we’ll have a brand new episode of Kyla's Korner as she talks abou...
1hr Feb 13, 2021
1hr
Make A Difference Minute: Kyla's Korner on Doors & Windows of Opportunity
In life, doors open and close. Sometimes, there are very small windows of opportunity. No one, that I know of, wants to miss out on opportunities. On this MADM, Kyla Carter of Kyla's Korner Podcast talks about those doors and windows of opportunity and not being discouraged when an opportunity seemingly ends, but continuing to seek out more opportunities as we move forward. Watch & share. Spon...
3m Feb 13, 2021
3m
The MFH Good Deed Segment: Tuskegee Airman Leon Crayton Celebrates 87th Birthday
With his WWI veteran uncle’s encouragement, Mr. Leon graduated from Decatur High School in 1953 and attended Tuskegee Institute on scholarship. Following in the footsteps of the first generation of Tuskegee Airmen in 1941, Mr. Leon, a Korean War veteran, served our country in active duty from 1955-59 and from 1961-1974 served in the Air Force Reserves. While in the reserves, he was in the 305th...
29m Feb 12, 2021
29m
Make A Difference Minute: Tracy Jablonski with The Danny Did Foundation
While we are in the middle of Seizure Action Plan Awareness Week, I have Tracy Jablonski, who is a board member with The Danny Did Foundation, highlighting epilepsy and seizure awareness through her own personal experience with her daughter, Charlotte. Listen & share.
3m Feb 12, 2021
3m
The MFH Good Deed Segment: Martha & Noah Whitney with Health In Hand
On this, in case you missed it, edition of The Mary Faye Headrick Good Deed Segment, I am talking with Martha & Noah Whitney of Health in Hand about the various services they offer through healing arts. Listen & share.
36m Feb 11, 2021
36m
Make A Difference Minute: Amber Davis Shares Her Message of Recovery
On this MADM, Amber Davis, now a mother of four, shares about her five year path to recovery when it came to drug addiction. I encourage you to listen to her story and share it with others.
3m Feb 11, 2021
3m
The MFH Good Deed Segment: Amber Davis Shares Her Story of Recovery
Five years ago, Amber Davis knew she needed to end her addiction once and for all if she wanted to live to be a mother. Now, a mother of four, Amber’s outlook on life has changed completely! On today’s show, Amber is sharing her story and how she overcame her addiction to see life in a different light. You can also subscribe to TMWS via Apple iTunes, Audioboom, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, & B...
33m Feb 10, 2021
33m
Make A Difference Minute: Richard Valdez Needs A Kidney
On this MADM, Marlena Lopez is sharing about her father, RIchard Valdez, and his need for a kidney donor. Listen & share. If you are willing to donate you may call Coordinator Kathryn O’Dea at (720) 754-2164. She will give you a screening over the phone. She will let you know what you need to do. You may also do the screening online pslmc.com/signmeup. The recipient’s name is Richard Valdez. T...
3m Feb 10, 2021
3m
The MFH Good Deed Segment: Veteran Richard Valdez Needs A Kidney
A simple magnetic sign was placed on a truck, a picture was taken and shared by someone who saw it, and the ball was rolling for Marlena Lopez’s father, U.S. Army veteran Richard Valdez, who is currently in need of a kidney donor. On tomorrow’s show, I will be joined by Marlena to talk about her father and his need for a kidney donor as he goes through dialysis at home every day of the week fo...
24m Feb 09, 2021
24m
Make A Difference Minute: Master Pianist David Finney Needs Your Help
On tomorrow’s Make A Difference Minute, Robin Finney will be sharing how you can help her brother, David, as he faces a major health battle that has caused him to step away from his work as an pianist/accompanist at Trevecca Nazarene University. Sponsor: Trinity Medical Care/Center
3m Feb 09, 2021
3m
The MFH Good Deed Segment: Pianist David Finney Loses Ability to Play Piano
David Finney of Dickson, Tennessee, a master pianist and accompanist at Trevecca Nazarene University for 14 years, recently lost his ability to play and work due to his health. His work was his passion, so this has been difficult for David. Currently, he is living with his parents where David’s mom is helping with his care in addition to his father, who just had surgery. A fundraiser has been o...
30m Feb 08, 2021
30m
Make A Difference Minute: International Epilepsy Day with The Danny Did Foundation
Today being International Epilepsy Day, it is fitting that Tom Stanton with The Danny Did Foundation joins me on the Make A Difference Minute to share about Danny and the foundation's effort to bring awareness to epilepsy and seizures. Listen & share.
2m Feb 08, 2021
2m
Make A Difference Minute: Kyla's Korner
On this MADM, Kyla Carter shares about true friendship. Watch & share. Sponsor: Boutique Air MSL
3m Feb 07, 2021
3m
The Danny Did Foundation, Riley Faith, Kyla's Korner, & Make A Difference Minute Replay
On today's show, we're highlighting the work of The Danny Did Foundation when it comes to epilepsy & seizure awareness & support. After that, we’re talking with Riley Faith’s grandmother, Tiffany, during The Mary Faye Headrick Good Deed Segment about her granddaughter’s battle with cancer and how you can help lift her spirits during this difficult time. Following that segment, we have a brand n...
1hr 4m Feb 06, 2021
1hr 4m
The MFH Good Deed Segment: Children's of Alabama & Castin' 'N Catchin'
On this edition of The Mary Faye Headrick Good Deed Segment, I have my friend, Jason Simpson, to talk about the great work taking place at the Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center at Children's of Alabama. We’re also discussing the Castin' 'N Catchin' fundraising effort and how you can support this five-decade tradition of superior cardiovascular clinical care and research dedicated solely to ...
35m Feb 05, 2021
35m
Make A Difference Minute: Help for Micah Skelton
On this MADM, Megan Skelton is sharing about her husband's situation after having a motorcycle accident and how you can help their family moving forward.
3m Feb 05, 2021
3m
The MFH Good Deed Segment: Help for Micah Skelton
On this edition of The Mary Faye Headrick Good Deed Segment, I have Megan Skelton on the show to talk about her husband’s recovery after a motorcycle accident after leaving a fundraiser and how you can help the family moving forward.
23m Feb 04, 2021
23m
Make A Difference Minute: Florence City Schools Athletic Director Coach Byron Graham
On this MADM, Florence City Schools Athletic Director Coach Byron Graham is sharing about his path to athletic director and the importance of building relationships with young people on their path. Watch & share. Sponsor: Harlan D Mitchell Legal Services LLC BamaEstatePlanning.com
3m Feb 04, 2021
3m
The MFH Good Deed Segment: Florence City Schools Athletic Director Coach Byron Graham
On today's edition of The Mary Faye Headrick Good Deed Segment, I am talking with Florence City Schools Athletic Director Coach Byron Graham! We’re discussing the path that led him to the role of coach/athletic director as well as how FCS has navigated athletics during this COVID period with the assistance of athletes, school personnel, parents, and the Alabama High School Athletic Association ...
32m Feb 03, 2021
32m
Make A Difference Minute: Preventing Teen Dating Violence
On this MADM, Nikkia Craig Coburn is sharing about an effort that she had undertaken which began as a school project at Arizona State University to bring awareness to teen dating violence and coming up with ideas to prevent it through a blog. Sponsor: Green's Dependable Hardware
3m Feb 03, 2021
3m
Preventing Teen Dating Violence, Anti-bullying with Junga The Dancing Yeti, Kyla's Korner on Gossip
Tomorrow, I will be headed to City of Florence, Alabama, to talk with Coach Byron Graham, who is the athletic director for Florence City Schools. Until then, I wanted to do an “in case you missed it” edition of TMWS with Nikkia Craig Coburn on Preventing Teen Dating Violence, Stephen Tako on his anti-bullying effort with Junga the Dancing Yeti & Kyla Carter with Kyla's Korner Podcast on the sub...
1hr 2m Feb 03, 2021
1hr 2m
Make A Difference MInute: 100 Mile Walk/Run for Stop Soldier Suicide
On this MADM, I am talking with my friend, Willow Channing Chavez, about a 100 mile fundraising effort that her and her husband, David Cowart, are involved in this month through Stop Soldier Suicide. You can also subscribe to TMWS via Apple iTunes, Audioboom, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, & Blubrry. All shows are archived at TheMarkWhiteShow.com.
3m Feb 02, 2021
3m
The MFH Good Deed Segment: 100 Mile Walk/Run Fundraiser for Stop Soldier Suicide
On this edition of The Mary Faye Headrick Good Deed Segment, Willow Channing Chavez is sharing about a 100 mile fundraising effort that her and her husband, David Cowart, are involved in this month through Stop Soldier Suicide. You can also subscribe to TMWS via Apple iTunes, Audioboom, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, & Blubrry. All shows are archived at TheMarkWhiteShow.com. Personal Fundraising...
27m Feb 01, 2021
27m
Make A Difference Minute: Walt's Wingman
On this MADM, Shawn "Mr. Kleen" Lindsey with Bikers Against Bullies USA Northwest Alabama is sharing about an effort to help lift the spirit of 6-year-old Walt Wypyszinski who is currently battling a rare form of cancer at St. Jude. Listen & share.
2m Feb 01, 2021
2m