TMI with Teresa

Hey guys! I’m back after a little break, just in time to talk dogs. Always and Furever Animal Sanctuary specializes in finding homes for senior dogs and they are having a golf tournament this Friday 6/11/21. For more information about donating, their silent auction or adoption/fostering a pet, go to AlwaysandFurever.love

This week I get to learn about being a comic book artist from Freddie Williams. www.freddieart.com.

Courtney Hopkins is a freelance producer. She has worked on many fun projects including Bargain Mansions which is created right here in Kansas City. Courtney is also Co-Vice President of Women In Film + Media Kansas City. Learn more at wifmkc.org

Noah’s Bandage Run (4/18/21) Noahsbandagerun.com Aids Walk KC (4/24/21) Aidswalkkansascity.org

This week I’m starting things off with an update on my radio partner, Ronnie Rocket’s heart health. It’s been over a year since his lifesaving surgery and his story was featured on the news. (Big thanks to Kelly Eckerman, KMBC) Then, one of the original Head Start programs in the country is right here in the Kansas City area but they are in dire need of funds. Executive Director, Terrie VanZandt-Travis and Director of Development & Community Relations, Jessica Hoffman share with us all the...

Debbie Horn is getting creative with this year’s FashionAbility Gala. The fundraiser for Inclusion Connections is going virtual in 2021. www.galakc.org Next, Jenn shares her daughter, Avery’s, experience at St. Jude hospital after being diagnosed with a brain tumor. www.stjude.org

Deb Wiebrecht, Executive Director Variety The Children’s Charity, gives an update on Randi Mahomes’ birthday fundraiser and announces a new project at the Kansas City airport to make traveling more inclusive for all families. Varietykc.org Then, Stacie Petersen, Exhibitions Manager and Registrar for the National WWI Museum and Memorial talks about the new exhibit opening up this week. theworldwar.org

Randi Mahomes, the “QB Producer” is the proud mother of Patrick, Jackson, and Mia. She will soon have a daughter in law, Brittany and a new granddaughter! Randi is raising money for Variety KC and she needs your help. Donate to Varietykc.org and check out her own website, QBproducer.com. Then, January is Cervical Cancer Awareness month. Dan Leong, American Cancer Society, shares how a vaccine can help protect you and your teenagers. Learn more at Cancer.org.

This week, we are looking ahead to February…sharing everything the American Heart Association is planning for Heart month. Get more information at Heart.org. Then, Dr. Oz checks in for his monthly update on the Covid vaccine, healthy sleep in 2021 and more.

The Rocket and Teresa show caught up with Randi Mahomes. The “QB Producer” is the proud mother of Patrick, Jackson, and Mia. She will soon have a daughter in law, Brittany and a new granddaughter! Randi is raising money for Variety KC and she needs your help. Donate to Varietykc.org and check out her own website, QBproducer.com.

Welcome to my first show of 2021. This week, Johnny Neal from the KC Warriors Hockey team explains how this community of wounded veterans helped him heal. www.kcwarriors.com Then, I’m catching up with an old friend, Dennis Chapman, to talk about City Union Mission’s Celebrate Hope campaign. www.cityunionmission.org

Kansas City HGTV star, Tamara Day talks about her show, Bargain Mansions and gives us decorating tips. Then, William Binderup from Elite Comics shares details about his store’s toy drive for Children’s Mercy Hospital.

It is that holiday time of year and that means it is time for The Salvation Army to kick off their Red Kettle Campaign. Major Harvey gives us the details in this week’s episode of TMI. Then, Jennifer Smith, Betty’s Pies and Cobblers, shares her mission to provide jobs for people with special needs and spread a little joy at the same time. www.salarmymokan.org www.bettyspiesandcobblers.com

Billy Brimblecom announces Thundergong 2020, a fundraiser for Steps of Faith Foundation. Next Breast Cancer survivor, Jennifer Marshall shares her story and details about the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. Finally, Rosemary Salerno, gets us ready for Vintage Market Days, an upscale, vintage-inspired shopping event.

October is ADHD awareness month. Kristen from ADHDKC and ADHDKCTeen talks about signs of ADHD and shares helpful resources. Get more information at ADHDKC.org

Thundergong 2020 is still happening even though Covid-19 is shutting a lot of events down. Billy Brimblecom is here to give us the details about the virtual fundraiser for Steps of Faith Foundation. Get more information at Thundergong.org.

Lon Davis from Walkin & Rollin Costumes is back to talk about this year’s Halloween event. Normally, they would throw a party with costume reveals and fundraising. This year, because of Covid 19, the party is virtual. That means it can actually be bigger and better…with behind the scenes video and multiple nights of fun virtual ways to participate. Learn more, donate, or volunteer at www.walkinrollin.org

Andrea Clements, Atchison Area Chamber of Commerce, shares all the details about events and tours in Atchison for Halloween. This year, you can tour what is said to be one of the most haunted places in the country, The Sallie House. Andrea also gives some of the history behind this house as well as the other haunted places in Atchison. For more information go to www.visitatchison.com