Con-tribution Meets the VNA at TCGCon

03/19/25 • 44 min

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In this episode, Jason and Brad share their excitement about Galesburg TCGCon and the Volunteer Network on Aging (VNA). They sit down for interviews with Mike Bennett from the VNA and Dakota Taylor, the driving force behind Galesburg TCGCon. Plus, they give listeners a sneak peek at some of the events and special activities planned for Con-tribution 2025 in April. To wrap up, they discuss PeoriaCon—where they'll be running the board game area—happening March 29-30 at the Peoria Civic Center.

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In this conversation, Brad Price speaks with Hannah Daly and Jillian Guede from Big Brothers Big Sisters about their roles, the importance of mentorship, and the various programs they offer to support youth in the community. They discuss the challenges of recruiting male mentors, the impact of group mentoring initiatives, and the significance of upcoming fundraising events like Bowl for Kids' Sake. The conversation highlights the personal experiences of the speakers and their passion for making a difference in the lives of children.

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