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  • The RISE Center Team: Helping Children Learn, Belong, and Thrive

    The RISE Center Team: Helping Children Learn, Belong, and Thrive
    Oct 20 2026
    When a family wonders what the future holds for their child, the people who welcome them can make a lasting difference. Tonight, On the Road with Bankston Motor Homes, I’m introducing you to the RISE Center, Tuscaloosa at the The University of Alabama through my conversation with director Andi Gillen. I visited the classrooms and saw teachers encouraging curiosity, celebrating effort, and helping children with and without disabilities learn together. Andi shares the commitment behind that work, the Stallings family’s lasting connection, and how community support helps RISE serve children with disabilities without charging their families tuition. Please share this with a parent, educator, or someone looking for an opportunity to make a difference. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™️ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ If stories like this are why you follow The Mark White Show, I’d appreciate your vote in the Top Host competition. This opportunity could help me recognize more difference-makers, share overlooked stories, and connect people with help. You can cast one free vote every 24 hours, and no donation is required. If you choose to donate for additional votes, funds raised through the competition help support the Ryan Seacrest Foundation through a grant from AIT. The foundation creates interactive media studios in children’s hospitals nationwide. Thank you for supporting the work I care so much about!
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    39 min
  • Make A Difference Minute: The Opportunity to Play

    Make A Difference Minute: The Opportunity to Play
    Sep 25 2026
    On this Make a Difference Minute, I have Chase Woods, founder of Rocket City Adapted Athletics. Born with muscular dystrophy, Chase remembers reaching a point when he could no longer keep up with other kids in sports and began feeling isolated. At 15, an invitation to play wheelchair basketball gave him an opportunity that would ultimately help shape what he’s doing today. Now, through Rocket City Adapted Athletics, Chase is giving young athletes that same opportunity—not only to compete and develop their skills, but to grow into confident young people. Brought to you by Singing River Dentistry, proudly supporting stories and the people who make our communities strong. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™️
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    2 min
  • Make A Difference Minute: Your Life Matters

    Make A Difference Minute: Your Life Matters
    Sep 26 2026
    On this Make a Difference Minute, I have Meesha Emmett with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Alabama Chapter, sharing encouragement for anyone who is struggling. Meesha reminds us that our lives and stories matter, that we aren’t alone, and that reaching out for help is a step we can take. If you or someone you love needs support, call or text 988 to connect with someone who will listen. Listen to The Mark White Show podcast wherever you get your podcasts, and share this message with someone who needs encouragement. This Make a Difference Minute is brought to you by Hydration Lounge, helping me share stories that encourage others and remind people they matter. I appreciate their support of The Mark White Show and hope you’ll support them, too. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™
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    2 min
  • Make A Difference Minute: No Nurse Forgotten with Kala McClendon Lash

    Make A Difference Minute: No Nurse Forgotten with Kala McClendon Lash
    Sep 27 2026
    On this Make a Difference Minute, I’m coming to you from the inaugural Alabama Nurse Honor Guards State Conference in Cullman, Alabama, with Kala McClendon Lash, founder and chapter leader of Quietus Nurse Honor Guard. Kala shares what moved her to establish a Nurse Honor Guard in her area and the meaning behind the name Quietus, representing a nurse’s final discharge from this life. Her message to fellow nurses is to spread the word so that no nurse is forgotten & Nurse Honor Guards can continue showing up to honor a lifetime of service while offering comfort to the families left behind. This Make a Difference Minute is brought to you by Bankston Motor Homes, proudly supporting stories and the people who make our communities strong. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™️
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    3 min
  • Mel's Sweet Treats with Melissa "Mel" Cook

    Mel's Sweet Treats with Melissa "Mel" Cook
    Oct 2 2026
    Tonight, Melissa "Mel" Cook of Mel's Sweet Treats joins me on The Mark White Show! A heartfelt post from Melissa about the challenges facing small businesses caught my attention and led to this conversation. For nearly 25 years, her shop has helped people celebrate special occasions, say thank you, and bring a little sweetness to someone’s day. We’ll share the story behind Mel’s Sweet Treats, the relationships built along the way, and what community support means to the person behind the counter. Listen tonight and help me share Melissa’s story! Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™
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    34 min
  • Make A Difference Minute: What She Did Mattered

    Make A Difference Minute: What She Did Mattered
    Sep 29 2026
    On this Make a Difference Minute, I’m continuing to share stories from the inaugural Alabama Nurse Honor Guard State Conference in Cullman. Amanda Simmons, founder and president of the Nurses Honor Guard of East Central Alabama, shares the story of Eunice Johnson, a nursing home nurse whose tribute reminded Amanda why this work matters. Not every nurse receives recognition for the work they do. Some quietly serve their patients day after day for years, never expecting attention or praise. As Amanda put it, “What she did mattered.” We’ll hear why making sure families know that can mean so much after a loss. This Make a Difference Minute is brought to you by Athens Bible School, proudly supporting stories and the people who make our communities strong. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™️
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    2 min
  • Make A Difference Minute: When the Lantern Was Extinguished

    Make A Difference Minute: When the Lantern Was Extinguished
    Sep 28 2026
    On this Make a Difference Minute, Frank Dillman shares what it meant to watch the Nurse Honor Guard pay tribute to his wife, Dorothea Anne Dillman. I spoke with Frank at the inaugural Alabama Nurse Honor Guard State Conference in Cullman, where he described watching nurses who had barely known, or had never known, Dorothea honor her with genuine love & respect. This Make a Difference Minute is brought to you by Bama Estate Planning by Attorney Harlan D. Mitchell, proudly supporting stories and the people who make our communities strong. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™️
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    3 min
  • Make A Difference Minute: Write It Down

    Make A Difference Minute: Write It Down
    Sep 30 2026
    On this Make a Difference Minute, Dr. Gennifer Horton Moon joins me at the inaugural Alabama Nurse Honor Guard State Conference in Cullman to talk about preserving the stories and traditions of nurses for future generations. For families who still have a loved one’s nursing cap, pin, lamp or other piece of their nursing history, Dr. Moon has a message: “Write it down.” She explains that preserving the item is important, but preserving the story behind it matters just as much. Record the story. Write down what you know. Pass it along to someone who will value it and understand why it mattered. Dr. Moon also shares how one family entrusted her Nurse Honor Guard chapter with a nurse’s original cape, allowing another piece of nursing history to continue telling its story. This Make a Difference Minute is brought to you by The Butcher's Smoke and Flames Barbeque Cookoff & The Butcher - Meat Co., proudly supporting stories and the people who make our communities strong. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™️
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    3 min