SEGMENT #1: NYPD 10-13 Club North Charleston
GUEST: Frank Capogrosso, President
ISSUE: Law Enforcement
Officer Jonathon Donnelly is a member of the North Charleston Police Department who was diagnosed with stage 3 kidney disease, which advanced to stage 5. At that point, it was necessary for the officer to receive a kidney transplant. Officer Donnelly, Lindsey Perry, his kidney donor, and Frank Capogrosso, President of the NYPD 10-13 Club North Charleston combined to organize a fundraiser to help offset some of Officer Donnelly’s medical expenses. The NYPD 10-13 Club is made up of retired New York City police officers. Capogrosso explained why the group decided to host a February 27^th fundraiser. Donnelly share his story, how the North Charleston Police Department has worked with him through this ordeal and how and why he can’t wait to return to the force.

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SEGMENT #2: Camp Rise Above
GUEST: Allison Carter, Director of Development
ISSUE: Children’s Health and Human Services
Every child should have the opportunity to experience camp, even those with disabilities or special needs. The Camp Rise Above is an organization that provides camp for those children. The Director of Development for Camp Rise Above, Allison Carter, shared how the non-profit was started, and the different service they provide children. Camp Rise Above’s biggest need is monetary donations, and Carter provided the details on their 3^rd annual “Glamping Gala” on March 14, put on to raise money for the organization. In addition to furnishing the specials on the “Gala,” Carter discussed ways individuals and businesses could support Camp Rise Above, including through supply donations and volunteering.