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Be the Change – Bikes & Bright Futures: Ted Blankenheim
President John F. Kennedy once said, “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of riding a bike.” Redding’s Ted Blankenheim agrees. A retired paramedic, registered nurse and firefighter, Ted believes that […]
Be the Change: Center for Healthy Communities Fosters Love – Benefits of Fresh, Healthful Foods
Chico residents Cindy Wolff and Sheila McQuaid work together to bring fresh, locally grown produce to the North State through their work at the Center for Healthy Communities (CHC). Inspired […]
Be the Change: Joy Murphy – Bringing “Joy” To The Community
The children who live at Rancho De Soto Apartments in Orland eagerly look forward to Thursday art classes with “Grandma Joy,” better known to the community as Joy Murphy. In […]
Be the Change: Pam Thomason
After returning to college in 1999, Redding’s Pam Thomason landed a career she loves at the Disability Action Center (DAC). Born legally blind herself, Pam helps senior citizens who are […]
Be the Change: Victoria Stewart – Saving Animals Without A Voice
From as early as she can remember, Victoria Stewart has fostered a deep love for animals. Today, she rescues German shepherds and huskies who might otherwise be euthanized and houses […]
Be the Change: Regina Weston – A Busy Mom Helping Her Community
Regina Weston often jokes that like Michael Keaton’s character in the movie “Multiplicity,” she needs a clone. The program director of the Family & Community Resource Center of Weed (FCRCW), […]
Be the Change – Cooking Up Healthy Lifestyles: Chef Richie
Enthusiasm oozes from Chef Richie Hirshen’s every pore as he talks about the many pots he’s stirring. As garden and kitchen program leader at Sherwood Montessori in Chico, he’s passionate […]
Turning Tragedy Into A Helping Hand: Georgia Alvarez
In 1991, Butte County’s Georgia Alvarez lived through every parent’s worst nightmare when her 9-year-old son, Joseph, died of leukemia. Two years later, Georgia turned that tragedy into a lifeline […]
Be the Change: Beth Geise – Teacher Extraordinaire
Known as a teacher who goes above and beyond for her students, Hooker Oak Elementary School’s Beth Geise enjoys planning spectacular field trips for her 4th and 5th grade students. […]
