SEGMENT #1: Salvation Army
GUEST: Captain Joshua Davis, Salvation Army Officer
ISSUE: Community Service
The largest fundraiser of the year for the Salvation Army is their “Kettle Campaign” that takes place every year for the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday seasons. And while people think of the Salvation Army helping during the holidays, they serve the community all year long. Captain Joshua Davis explained some of the many programs they offer, including Emergency Financial Services and Disaster Relief. The captain provided information on this year’s Angel Tree Program that provides children of financially challenged families Christmas presents so kids won’t have to go without during the holidays. Along with sharing information on how families can register for and how volunteers can assist with to assist the program, Captain Davis also gave details on helping with the Kettle Campaign and how they collect donations, even cashless donations.
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SEGMENT #2: MUSC Hollings Cancer Center
GUEST: Chris Winn, Lowvelo Director
ISSUE: Health & Human Services
The first Saturday in November, hundreds of riders jump on their bicycles and ride to help win the fight against cancer. The event is Lowvelo, a benefit ride for the MUSC Hollings Cancer Center. Chris Winn is the Director of Lowvelo who explained how the name of the event was created, and what the overall point of the event is. Lowvelo is not just one ride, but a series of four rides, each a different distance, including an 80-mile course. Riders collect pledges with 100% of the rider money going directly to fund cancer research at the MUSC Hollings Cancer Center. Winn spoke of the work being funded at the cancer center thanks to the event, which has a $1 million dollar goal this year.
