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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/

2:06

Leaping above and beyond, to inspire others! Meet 17...

KNX Hero of the Week ·

2024/08/08

Leading her community with leaps and bounds, Chloe Gruenberg is not your typical high school student! She’s an accomplished ballerina, she teaches technique to young students in Orange County, and she’s also a dedicated volunteer with over 300 hundred of hours of service! She's involved with RAD, Special Camp and so much more... click the link to hear Chloe chat with KNX Heroes Host, Heather Jordan! Photo: Chloe Gruenberg, courtesy of Ulrika Molin Photography

9:54

Mentoring military members who are transitioning away...

KNX Hero of the Week ·

2024/08/01

It's one of the toughest things in life - transitioning onto new path. For many members of the military, it can be extremenly overwhelming when searching for the right career after years of service. So, this is where Adam Van Dyke steps in to help. And it's not just simple guidance - he volunteers his time, making sure his clients are set on the right path that's fulfilling and respectful of their incredible skills. Click on the link to hear a special "extended interview" with KNX Heroes Host

2:09

August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, so...

KNX Hero of the Week ·

2024/07/27

https://www.beyondblindness.org/ Photo: Angie Rowe, CEO of Beyond Blindness (center) Photo Courtesy of Noel Besuzzi

10:15

Catch up with past KNX Hero of the Week, Bill Bracken...

KNX Hero of the Week ·

2024/07/18

Photo: Bill Bracken, courtesy of Bracken's Kitchen Connect at https://www.brackenskitchen.org

2:02

Meet Karn Myers and her team at FixNation! Our KNX...

KNX Hero of the Week ·

2024/07/11

FixNation is a non-profit clinic in LA County that offers free spay and neuter services to the thousands of homeless, stray, and community cats across the metro. They also provide additional services, community support and low-cost options for people with pets. Founded by local cat-lovers Karn Myers and her late husband Mark Dodge. Click the link to hear Karn share some of their incredible story! Connect at https://fixnation.org Photo: Karn Myers at FixNation. Courtesy of FixNation

2:05

Meet 17 year-old Addie Matthews! Our KNX Hero of the...

KNX Hero of the Week ·

2024/06/27

Addie Matthews of Mission Viejo is impacting lives in a big way! A year ago, she volunteered as a camp counselor for https://radcamp.org, a SoCal non-profit that offers camps for kids and adults who are differently-abled, or have special needs. This year, Addie decided that she would not only volunteer again, but she would fundraise and help pay the way for as many campers as possible! Click the link above to hear Addie chat with KNX Hero's Host Heather Jordan about her fundraiser, and other

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