The Broadway Joe Talk Show – October 18, 2018

October 18, 2018

– Guests: Drew Dees, Walk Chairman | Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) hosts Central Arkansas One Walk, Sunday, October 28th.  Registration will take place at 1pm and the walk will kick off at 2pm in North Little Rock starting at Dickey-Stephens Park with the route heading to the Clinton Library and back.  This annual walk brings together supporters to raise awareness of Type 1 diabetes and also raise funds for its critical research.  Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that affects millions of people around the world. To register for Central Arkansas One Walk or learn more about the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, visit www.jdrf.org/greaterarkansas.org or call 501-217-0321. 

– Guests: Michelle Atkinson, Event Chairman | Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church hosts the 4th Annual Breast Cancer 2K Walk/Run (in memory of Billie Jean “BJ” Jackson), Saturday, October 27th at 9am, kicking off at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, 1301 West 40th Avenue in Pine Bluff.  Attendees can arrive “pinked out” and hit the pavement to support and celebrate survivors.  That Walk/Run will have vendors, health screenings, breast self exams demos, prizes, giveaways, and more.  To register for the Breast Cancer 2K Walk/Run or learn more, visit www.mymtnebo-mbc-pb.com or call 870-692-6325. 

– Guests: Anna Morshedi, Event Chairman and Justin Buck, Community Engagement Director at Harmony Health Clinic |  The 8th Annual World Cheese Dip Championship will be Saturday, October 20th from 12 noon- 4pm at the Clinton Presidential Center in downtown Little Rock.  Last seven events drew over 20,000 people combined.  Both professionals and amateurs will be judged in the competition.  Proceeds will benefit the Harmony Health Clinic.  For tickets, visit www.centralarkansastickets.com.  For more information, visit www.cheesedip.net.

 

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