SEGMENT #1: GiGi’s Playhouse Rockford 5K Dash for Down Syndrome

In this segment, Executive Director Karen Carlson outlines this year’s 5K Dash for Down Syndrome event at Roscoe Middle School Saturday, April 25th starting at 9am. The show outlines how to sign up, where the proceeds from the event go, and how you can participate virtually without even running to raise donations to keep GiGi’s services for over 450 families in 5 counties running for 2026.

SEGMENT #2: KNIB Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful Communications Director Jeannie

April brings Earth Day and Jeannie outlines the way to celebrate, and the way to participate in the Great American Clean Up. She also outlines what is and what is not recyclable. More at KNIB.ORG

SEGMENT #3: 17th Circuit Therapy Dog Volunteers

In this segment, Bruce Erickson outlines this 501C3 Non for Profit Volunteer organization that provides Therapy Dogs for local schools, universities, first responders and more. He outlines the vetting process for those interested in helping, the requirements for dogs to be in the program, and the overall benefits and results he sees when therapy dogs are present. More at 17ththerapydogs.org

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SEGMENT #1: SUPERHERO CENTER FOR AUTISM Jim Taylor

In this segment, Jim Taylor Communications Director for Superhero Center outlines the concept of the center for families and those with Autism. In addition, he outlines their upcoming Marquade Ball coming April 18th at Embassy Suites. He also outlines how a family can attend the Supercenter Gym session. More at SuperHeroCenter.org.

SEGMENT #2: Stateline Strides for Stroke Walk Deanne Meseck

In this segment, Organizer Deanne Meseck outlines the return of the Stateline Strides for Stroke Walk May 30th at Rock Valley College. Being a Stroke survivor for 6 years now, she took over the walk after the previous organizers moved on. May is Stroke Awareness Month and DeAnn wants to bring awareness to the area. She also plans on using the proceeds to allow other stroke individuals to attend a Retreat & Refresh Stroke Camp to the area. More on Stateline Strides for Stroke on Facebook.

SEGMENT #3: 17th Circuit Therapy Dog Volunteers Bruce Erickson

In this segment, Bruce Erickson outlines this 501C3 Non for Profit Volunteer organization that provides Therapy Dogs for local schools, universities, first responders and more. He outlines the vetting process for those interested in helping, the requirements for dogs to be in the program, and the overall benefits and results he sees when therapy dogs are present. More at 17thcircuittherapydogs.org.

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SEGMENT #1: GiGi’s Playhouse Rockford 5K Dash for Down Syndrome

In this segment, Executive Director Karen Carlson outlines this year’s 5K Dash for Down Syndrome event at Roscoe Middle School Saturday, April 25th starting at 9am. The show outlines how to sign up, where the proceeds from the event go, and how you can participate virtually without even running to raise donations to keep GiGi’s services for over 450 families in 5 counties running for 2026.

SEGMENT #2: Rockford Art Museum Executive Director Carrie Johnson

April brings a full schedule of events at The Rockford Art Museum. Executive Director and Chief Currator Carrie Johnson outlines the who, what, where and when about the museum, the upcoming Young Artists Show for K-8 years of age, and the always popular 10th Annual Art in Bloom event April 15th thru the 20th. RockfordArtMuseum.ORG for more.

SEGMENT #3: Northern Illinois Food Bank Chris and Katie

April thru May 3rd is the 13th Annual "Fight Hunger, Spark Change" for the Northern Illinois Food Bank at Walmart and Sam’s Club. Directors Chris and Katie outline the need in the area for food, the way customers can donate at area Walmart’s and Sam’s Club. In 2025 over $200,000 raised for food supplies and to help neighbors in need. NIFB supplies multiple food pantries and soup kitchens in the Stateline.

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