Brad Corrigan, the director of the film Ileana's Smile, co-founder of the band Dispatch, and founder of Love Light + Melody, joins Charity Talks. In 2006, Brad founded Love Light + Melody and built a global community of supporters who are helping transform the lives of children, primarily in Nicaragua, and serving families on the frontlines of crisis and poverty through education and music. Brad and Brooke discuss what led Brad to nonprofit work and his experience creating the film, as well as the impact of his nonprofit. All proceeds from Ileana's Smile go towards funding the expansion of Ileana's School of Hope. (0:29).

Website: https://www.lovelightandmelody.org

Robin King, the CEO of the Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF), is this episode's guest. As Robin and Brooke discuss, NSF provides critical support for warriors, veterans and families of Naval Special Warfare. It offers assistance in a wide variety of areas, from health to education. NSF provides millions of dollars in comprehensive services, enabling SEALs to thrive despite the challenges of elite service. (0:20).

Website: www.navysealfoundation.org

Meg Smith, the CEO of Cure Alzheimer's Fund, joins Charity Talks. Cure Alzheimer's Fund is dedicated to funding research with the highest probability of preventing, slowing or reversing Alzheimer's disease. The brain is the most complex organ in the human body, and as Meg and Brooke discuss, that leads to a wide range of promising targets for potential research. Since its inception, Cure Alzeimer's Fund has distributed almost $230 million to researchers around the world. Most significantly, Cure Alzheimer's Fund's work has already deepened the understanding of Alzheimer's genetics, lifestyle factors, and potential diagnostics and treatments. (0:32).

Website: https://curealz.org