Westchester Talk Radio

White Plains Hospital’s All Heart Team stepped out for heart health on October 24,2026 at the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk at Rye Playland. Participants gathered and took meaningful steps together to raise awareness and support those impacted by cardiovascular disease.  Dawn French, Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff at White Plains Hospital and the chair of the Heart Walk, spoke with Westchester Talk Radio host Patricia Stark about the vital connection between hospital outreach and community heart wellness. Dawn stressed that prevention is key and urged listeners to know their health numbers and risk factors. She also emphasized the critical importance of hands-only CPR training to improve bystander survival rates, noting that equipping at least one person in every household with this skill can save lives. 

White Plains Hospital’s All Heart Team stepped out for heart health on October 24,2026 at the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk at Rye Playland. Participants gathered and took meaningful steps together to raise awareness and support those impacted by cardiovascular disease.    Westchester Talk Radio host Patricia Stark spoke with Kristen Alouisa – Executive Director of the AHA in Westchester and Fairfield Counties, Nancy Dowling – General Secretary USA, Mission and Sustainability at Danone, and Susan Zaripheh – Chief Research and Innovation Officer for Danone North America. They discussed the AHA’s “Nation of Lifesavers” initiative—which aims to ensure at least one person per household is trained in hands-only CPR—and how Danone’s mission to deliver health through food aligns with cardiovascular wellness. The group highlighted the importance of science-based, nutrient-dense eating, the value of cross-sector partnerships, and simple daily habits for heart health, such as eating a colorful diet, adding nutrient-dense items like yogurt, and getting outdoors for a walk. 

In this episode of WTR Around Town, we’re at Blood Cancer United’s Light The Night event, where our community joined forces to celebrate, honor, and remember all those whose lives have been touched by blood cancer. Held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Playland Park in Rye, NY, the gathering brought together families, friends, local sponsors, and community partners for an unforgettable evening of unity, bringing a powerful light to the darkness of cancer. Take a listen as we share highlights from the event and discuss the incredible real-world impact of the event—from funding life-saving research initiatives around the globe to providing free patient support services and advocating for quality, affordable, coordinated care for families when they need it most. Westchester Talk Radio host Susan Browning spoke with Michael Haberman, president of Rock East Funding, who serves on the board of Blood Cancer United. Michael shared that he walks with his team, "Haberman's Heroes," in memory of his mother, father, and uncle, who all passed away from leukemia. Having raised over $200,000 with his team since 2018, he emphasized the vital role the organization plays in funding research, advancing treatments, and bringing families together to turn loss into hope.

In this episode of WTR Around Town, we’re at Blood Cancer United’s Light The Night event, where our community joined forces to celebrate, honor, and remember all those whose lives have been touched by blood cancer. Held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Playland Park in Rye, NY, the gathering brought together families, friends, local sponsors, and community partners for an unforgettable evening of unity, bringing a powerful light to the darkness of cancer. Take a listen as we share highlights from the event and discuss the incredible real-world impact of the event—from funding life-saving research initiatives around the globe to providing free patient support services and advocating for quality, affordable, coordinated care for families when they need it most. Westchester Talk Radio host Susan Browning spoke with Mackenzie Page, Campaign Development Manager for Blood Cancer United. Moving from a background in data analytics, Mackenzie shared how her passion for community fundraising stemmed from supporting a childhood friend with brain cancer. She discussed her work guiding local individual and corporate fundraisers, managing the event at Playland Park, and engaging high school student fundraising campaigns. 

In this episode of WTR Around Town, we’re at Blood Cancer United’s Light The Night event, where our community joined forces to celebrate, honor, and remember all those whose lives have been touched by blood cancer. Held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Playland Park in Rye, NY, the gathering brought together families, friends, local sponsors, and community partners for an unforgettable evening of unity, bringing a powerful light to the darkness of cancer. Take a listen as we share highlights from the event and discuss the incredible real-world impact of the event—from funding life-saving research initiatives around the globe to providing free patient support services and advocating for quality, affordable, coordinated care for families when they need it most. Westchester Talk Radio host Andrew Castellano spoke with Josh Berman, Patient and Community Outreach Manager for the Connecticut, Albany, and Eastern New York region. Josh explained Blood Cancer United's mission to cure blood cancers and improve patients' quality of life through research, free support services, and advocacy. He detailed the symbolic meaning of the event's red, white, and gold lanterns and discussed the organization's name evolution from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to better reflect all blood cancers served.