The Hits 97.3 Podcast

1. Monica Elliott, Voter Services Chair at LWV Broward reviews 3 of the State Amendments on the November ballot. http://www.lwvbroward.org http://www.vote411.org 2. Viviana Martir, Regl Marketing Director for ACS talks about the 'Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walks', and the status of Breast Cancer today. http://www.makingstrides.walk.org http://www.cancer.org

James Heaton, Director of Mission United, talks about the 'Herofest: Veterans Stand Down', 10/5 at NSU. https://www.unitedwaybroward.org/mission-united/ 2. Cindy Arenberg Seltzer, CEO of Children's Services Council, on their new Family Resource Guide. https://www.cscbroward.org/ 3. Victim Advocate, Renee Darden, talks about NMB's 14th Domestic Violence Awareness Walk & 5k Run, 10/5. https://www.citynmb.com/calendar.aspx

1. Dr. Delvena Thomas, DRT Brain Love Foundation, & Shelley-Ann King, Udonis Haslem Foundation discuss the free Youth & Teen Suicide Prevention Summit 10/5 at Miami-Dade College North. http://www.udfoundation.org/hopefortomorrow http://www.brainlovefoundation.com 2. CSC Broward CEO, Cindy Arenberg Seltzer shares information about the opening for a Council Member, an overview of the organizations CSC supports, and a preview of their Fall Resource Guide. http://www.cscbroward.org

1. Captain Hector Del Sol, Commander of US Army Recruiting, Miami on seeking talent at The Pink Walk, 9/22, to benefit the Women's Breast & Heart Initiative. http://www.goarmy.com, http://www.thepinkwalk.com 2. Mark Dooghe, President / CEO of Kids in Distress & Family Central, on the 'Spin for a Cause DJ Battle' fundraiser, 9/17. http://www.spinforacause.org http://www.kidinc.org

1. Joy Allington, President of Broward Veterans Coalition on exhibitor space available at the Annual Veterans Benefits & Resource Fair. http://www.browardveteranscoalition.org 2. Paco Velez, Pres/CEO of Feeding South Florida has '30 ways in 30 Days' to help fight hunger. http://www.feedingsouthflorida.org 3. Miramar Commissioner Yvette Colbourne has details about the annual Latin MusicFest. http://www.latinmusicfest2024.eventbrite.com

1. Interventional Neurologist, Dr. Ridwan Lin of Broward Health, talks about the risk of stroke, prevention, and how to recognize signs of a stroke. http://www.browardhealth.org 2. Kerry-Ann Royes, President / CEO of YWCA South Florida discusses low voter turnout and efforts to engage and empower women. http://www.ywcasouthflorida.org http://www.ywomenvote.org

1. Miguel Ruiz, Pr Rep for UM Docs talks about the free Fort Lauderdale Health Fair at L.A. Lee YMCA Sat. August 31st. Dozens of health screening swill be available, no charge, no insurance necessary. IG: UMDOCSFLHF Pre-register here: https://redcap.link/docs-health-fairs 2. Andrea Ivory, Founder of Women's Breast & Heart Initiative invites all to join the 8th Annual Pink Walk September 22nd to help fund mammograms, early detection and disease prevention. http://www.thepinkwalk.com

1. Sara Nunez, Exec. Director of Pace Center talks about how small classes & personal attention help at-risk girls succeed in school. www.pacecenter.org 2. Antonio Delgado, VP Innovation & Tech Partnerships at Miami Dade College discusses the state's first Bachelor's Degree in Artificial Intelligence, how AI can be used, and how it will change the job market. http://www.mdc.edu

Gloria Martinez, Executive Director outlines free services for pregnant women. Donations are requested for their annual free Community Baby Showers. How to help: https://www.treeoflifemiami.org/get-involved Martinez also shares her personal story as a victim of Human Trafficking. She has developed awareness programs for young people & families to end Trafficking through education. http://www.takingbackthegirls.org

1. Joy Allington, President of BVC invites guests & exhibitors to the Sept 21st Veterans Resource & Benefits Fair. http://www.browardveteranscoalition.org 2. Monica Elliott, Voter Services Chair, explains redistricting, vote-by-mail and the experience of being a poll worker. http://www.lwvbroward.org