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Border Showdown For Kids - Hour 3

June 13, 2022 • Bill Brandmeyer • Season 1 • Episode 3

Hello and Welcome -

Thank you for listening to "The Border Showdown for Kids” Podcast.

On Tuesday, May 31st, ShareWaves held a 3-hour “live” radio event – with our partners at Sports Radio 810WHB.
Together we took a deep dive into the adolescent mental health crisis in the US, the impact COVID restrictions have had on our children's well-being, and the positive role physical activity, exercise, and sports can have in HELPING KIDS reconnect, heal, and thrive.
Hear from leading mental health experts as they discuss how structured play, physical activity, and sports can support the social, emotional, and physical well-being of youth.
We cut the radio broadcast up into 3 separate show segments to make listening easier.

Segment 3

This 3rd segment has us talking to 2 area coaches and youth development advocates about the power of sports to transform young people in our community.
1st we talk with Jasmine Brooks, a local volleyball coach, and KCPS employee, about the gap between the haves and the have-nots.
We finish our night with a conversation with Jason Holzer from 4D Athletes to discuss the power of sports to transform young lives.

“The Border Showdown for Kids,” is a critical summer-long fundraiser. Both Missouri and Kansas fans are stepping up to see who will win the "Battle for Charitable Bragging Rights". To help us please go to the ShareWaves website at www.sharewavesfoundation.org or text “movements” to 243-725.

Donations will be used to fund our innovative “Programs of Recovery,” helping children reconnect, heal, and thrive after the negative impacts brought on by the COVID-19 global pandemic.

Special thanks to our presenting partners:
Temple Made Fitness - 4D Athletes - The Invisible Riptide - Children's Mercy Hospital - BlueKC - Fortiviti - Mariner Wealth Advisors - Union Broadcasting - ShareWaves – Powered by Sports Radio 810WHB.