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KNX Hero of the Week

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1:56

Kicking-off 2025 with a goal to help hundreds of OC...

KNX Hero of the Week ·

2025/01/09

Family, friends and volunteers help pack and distribute hundreds of suitcases for kids in foster care in Orange County. Photo courtesy of Debby Thrailkill.Connect at https://www.sco-oc.org/debby-thrailkill-a-case-for-kids/

2:15

KNX Heroes - Our biggest stories of 2024!

KNX Hero of the Week ·

2025/01/02

From swimming around islands... to running over two dozen marathons! Some of our KNX Heroes from 2024 accomplished incredible feats, all in the name of helping others! Heroes include Edie Markovich, Summer Willis, Saara Dang & Rohan Soni, and WWII Vet Joe "Peppy" Sciarra. (Photo: Edie Markovich, courtesy of Glenn Zucman)

3:07

KNX Heroes of 2024 - Meet the local heroes who saved...

KNX Hero of the Week ·

2024/12/26

Heroic. Compassionate. Giving. So many words describe our incredible KNX heroes who went above and beyond to save a person in need this past year! Photo: Chris Goetze (left) and Larry Brown (right), courtesy of C. Goetze.

2:24

KNX Heroes of 2024 - Looking back at our amazing...

KNX Hero of the Week ·

2024/12/20

Photo: Addie Matthews (far left), at her 5K/Fundraiser for RAD. Photo courtesy of Clara DeLain @claradelainphoto

2:17

Meet our KNX Hero of the Week, a local trauma surgeon...

KNX Hero of the Week ·

2024/12/12

Dr. Damon Clark is a trauma surgeon with Keck Medicine of USC. He's also making a big impact with several outreach programs, including free tattoo removal for people wanting a new start on life after a negative or traumatic experience. Photo: Dr. Damon Clark, Courtesy of Keck Medicine of USC.

2:09

Two LA City Rec and Parks employees save a life while...

KNX Hero of the Week ·

2024/12/05

In the right place at the right time, with the right training! Meet Jeremy Aldridge and Daniel Maciel, with Lanark Recreation Center in Canoga Park! [Photo: Recreation Assistant Daniel Maciel (left) and Senior Director Jeremy Aldridge (right), courtesy of Jeremy Aldridge.]

2:13

Quilting with love! Meet our KNX Heroes of the Week,...

KNX Hero of the Week ·

2024/11/27

Linda Chiu, Program Chair Pam Hadfield, and members of the Surfside Quilters Guild donate around 400 hand-made quilts a year, all across SoCal! They go to our veterans, patients at Children’s Hospital, and more! Linda Chiu (left) and Pam Hadfield (right) in front of a quilt at a recent meeting.

2:13

Saving horses, helping people! Meet our KNX Hero of...

KNX Hero of the Week ·

2024/11/21

Dave Drulias runs the horse rescue organization, Because We Can, Because We Care. Healing through connection with the animals, BWC2 helps kids with special needs, first responders and veterans dealing with PTSD. Photo: Dave Drulias at the ranch, courtesy of Dave Drulias Connect: https://www.bwc2.org

1:55

Part Two: Our KNX Hero of the Week, WWII Veteran Joe...

KNX Hero of the Week ·

2024/11/14

Listen as "Peppy" shares more about his time in the Army Infantry, and the decades he spent with the love of the life!Photo: 99 year-old Joe "Peppy" Sciarra of Arcadia, courtesy of Rae Kearney

2:16

In honor of Veteran's Day, we recognize a World War...

KNX Hero of the Week ·

2024/11/08

He's an American treasure! Our KNX Hero of the Week, the courageous, witty and compassionate Joe "Peppy" Sciarra of Arcadia! Photo: Joe Sciarra, recently speaking at the Field of Glory ceremony, captured by Steven Castro of Eagle Photography.

4:10

Uplifting her community with arts and learning! Meet...

KNX Hero of the Week ·

2024/10/24

She's giving kids equitable opportunities to learn and grow through the art of music and theatre! And, she's inspiring people of all ages to be great. Meet Debora Wondercheck of Arts and Learning Conservatory in Orange County! (Photo: Debora Wondercheck, conducting a live performance, courtesy of ALC.)https://www.artsandlearning.org

2:04

Leading the way to cleaner oceans! Meet Valarie Van...

KNX Hero of the Week ·

2024/10/17

She’s dedicated her life to protecting our oceans, and the animals and people who rely on it to live. Meet Valarie Van Cleave of Orange County, who’s spearheading efforts to preserve our planet’s largest resource!Photo: Valarie Van Cleave with Oceana's Sea Change Summer Party (courtesy of Valarie Van Cleave)

2:08

Boxing Coach offers free class to bullied student,...

KNX Hero of the Week ·

2024/10/10

Meet Boxing Coach and Sports Performance Specialist, Aldair Perez! He reached out to an OC mother after hearing about how her son was getting bullied at school. It started with a free class to teach him some self-defense skills, but the teenager is now in regular training, gaining his power and confidence back!Photo: Aldair Perez and 14 year-old Thomas Smith, courtesy of Tamme Smith

6:56

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and our KNX...

KNX Hero of the Week ·

2024/10/03

From fashion to friendship - Melanie Lewis is a person you want on your side! Her positivity radiates in everything she does, especially in her work with The Pink Journey Foundation!

2:09

A Southern California teenager is running a...

KNX Hero of the Week ·

2024/09/26

Meet Arden Pala of Sports4Kids! Our KNX Hero of the Week is making a big impact with his non-profit, which provides free sports clinics for schools that can't afford sports programs! Photo: Arden Pala, courtesy of Sports4Kids Connect at http://www.sports4.org

2:11

She's a volunteer, a pilot and a crusader for STEM!...

KNX Hero of the Week ·

2024/09/19

Anne Minder is inspiring kids through the science of flight! She’s a leader with years of corporate training experience, a tireless volunteer, and she’s very passionate about STEM! Click the link above to hear Anne chat with KNX Heroes Host Heather Jordan, about a special STEM Day program hosted by the Torrance Airport, for local high school students! Photo: A recent STEM Day at the Torrance Airport, involving volunteer engineers and pilots, and students within the Torrance Unified School District

2:07

Our KNX Heroes of the Week are filmmakers and app...

KNX Hero of the Week ·

2024/09/13

Meet our incredibly talented KNX Heroes of the Week! 17 year-old Saara Dang and 16 year-old Rohan Soni have created a special space for kids dealing with chronic and mental illness. Inspired by Saara’s younger brother, who was diagnosed with a chronic kidney disease, the Orange County high school students created a documentary film that highlights the challenges kids with illness may face. Then they built a cell phone app that creates a community for kids to share their feelings and meet new friends

2:50

Meet Jenna and Anna, founders of "Beauty by Jenna"!...

KNX Hero of the Week ·

2024/08/29

Jenna Grabow and her soon to be sister-in-law, Anna Lundmark, are changing the landscape when it comes to employment for people with autism! After struggling to find a job post-graduation, Jenna teamed up with Anna to create their own company. It’s called “Beauty by Jenna” and one of their missions is to hire dozens of skilled and talented people who are also differently-abled. Hear Jenna and Anna chat with Heroes host Heather Jordan about their mission and products, by clicking the link! Photo:

2:06

Meet 18 year-old Kai Yamamoto! Our KNX Hero of the...

KNX Hero of the Week ·

2024/08/22

This summer, 18 year-old Kai Yamamoto of Long Beach was named a recipient of the nationwide 2024 Girl Scout Gold Award, for her incredible educational project! It's aimed at at building an anti-racist future and developing more respect and empathy for those of Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage. The project was so impressive, California State University-Long Beach now offers it as a free, college credit course! Click the link to hear Kai chat about her AAPI project and what she plans for

2:07

We check in with past KNX Helpful Honda Hero Mike...

KNX Hero of the Week ·

2024/08/15

Mike Learakos is a former restaurateur with over 30 years in the food industry, and a long-time volunteer supporting thousands of people across SoCal. Mike is also the CEO of Abound Food Care based in Orange County, and his team works hard to eliminate food waste! September is Hunger Action Month, so Mike tells KNX Heroes Host Heather Jordan that now is the time to lend a hand! Photo: Mike Learakos, courtesy of Mike Learakos and Abound Food Care Connect at https://www.aboundfoodcare.org/

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