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Episode 1
Air Date: October 5, 2007, 8 pm
Meet the Wichita Eagle's fashion diva Bonnie Bing.
Abby Lewis is CEO of her own company and won a national award for a product she invented, and she’s only 18 years old. Read Sierra's Stars.
Executive chef Damian Lehman is not only a great cook, but donates much of his time and talent to helping local charities. Click here to download Chef Damian's sorbet recipes! |
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Episode 2
Air Date: October 12, 2007, 8 pm
Wichita State University’s bowling coach Gordon Vadakin is one of the country’s greatest bowlers, but he’s most proud of his students.
Meet Carolina Tario, the reigning Mrs. Canada, and hear her story of strength and compassion.
Matt Klein helps handicapped kids “lose the training wheels” in his life-changing program. |
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Episode 3
Air Date: October 19, 2007, 8 pm
Hear the amazing story of how Senator Donald Betts, Jr. went from being homeless to a United States Senator.
Sherri Debbrecht has no memory of her life before a car accident, and she wrote a book about her painful recovery.
Learn the rules and play a game of 1870s old fashioned baseball at Old Cowtown Museum. |
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Episode 4
Air Date: October 26, 2007, 8 pm
Dawson Grimsley started out washing cars on the car lot he now owns.
Teen Brad Luthe suffers from mental illness. Hear how he spreads the word about the condition.
Find out how the Dream Car Show benefits the Make-A-Wish foundation. |
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Episode 5
Air Date: November 2, 2007, 8 pm
Jean Garvey started the Independent School on her personal property. Find out how it grew to serve more than 750 children today.
Linda Stewart used to be a Pizza Hut executive, but she took a pay cut to help others.
Hear how Rainbows United helps children with special needs. |
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Episode 6
Air Date: November 9, 2007, 8 pm
Meet Wichita aerial photographer Paul Bowen whose work has been featured on 900 magazine covers and has been selected as one of only 60 photographers in the world to be a part of the “Explorers of Life” group.
Find out why long-time Botanica volunteers say volunteering at Botanica is their fountain of youth. |
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Episode 7
Air Date: November 16, 2007, 8 pm
Local Comedian Bucky Walters talks about his recent video that was seen on national news and how he turned his ability to make people laugh into a life-long job.
Meet local auctioneer Lonn McCurdy who has helped local charities raise more than a million dollars. Read Sierra's Stars about Megan McCurdy, who is one of just a few women auctioneers in the country.
We’ll tell you what the Mental Health Association is doing to keep people out of institutions and how it’s turning its clients into contributing members of society. |
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Episode 8
Air Date: November 23, 2007, 8 pm
Learn how the ministry of Woman to Woman, PRC helps women return home after being in prison.
Find out why Shannon Barnes created AgapéCare Cradle to help families cope with infant deaths.
Meet an 80 year old Meals on Wheels volunteer who serves meals to people who are 20-years younger than he is! |
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Episode 9
Air Date: November 30, 2007, 8 pm
Find out which Wichita company has ties to Broadway’s Music Man performance and has even won a Tony award!
Youthville is one of the largest child welfare agencies in Kansas…see how they are making a difference in the state. |
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Episode 10
Air Date: December 21, 2007, 8 pm
Dawson Grimsley’s been working at the same car dealer for more than three decades. Hear his story of hard work and determination.
Hear the inspiring story of a woman with multiple sclerosis who was told she could never walk again.
Learn how Peace Connections can make a difference in your life. |
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Episode 11
Air Date: December 28, 2007, 8 pm
Read about Candlewood Suite’s founder Jack DeBoer and his amazing business story.
Hear the inspiring story of little Chance Armstrong and how horse at the Therapeutic Riding center helped him learn to walk and talk.
Wichita Radio Reading Service (WWRS) brings books to life for those with vision impairment. |
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Episode 12
Air Date: January 4, 2007, 8 pm
Hear the history of the Diamond W Wranglers and how they started as a group.
How do you get that great idea off the ground? Learn how Purifan did just that.
Hear how the Jewish Center’s Mitzvah Day benefits the entire Wichita community. |
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Episode 13
Air Date: January 11, 2008, 8 pm
Music Theatre Of Wichita has been an important organization in Wichita’s arts community. Revisit the highlights of the last 20 years.
The Heart of America Men’s Chorus not only sings back to the community, they give back too.
Find out how Challenge Aspen uses snows and skis to instill hope and confidence to those with disabilities. |
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