Now Hear This with Gunner

ISA Executive Director Steve Luce educates listeners about their 'Heroes Among Us' campaign. Funds support the Sheriff's Office in every Indiana county. To become a member of the ISA or to donate go to Indianasheriffs.org.

Same As U is a nonprofit organization committed to helping adults with developmental disabilities live the life they imagine. Set in a college-like setting, they are filling a need for more meaningful activities and programming that often stop upon leaving the school system. Same As U is the only nonprofit in Indiana providing continuing education, recreational, social and life skill training while fostering friendships and a sense of community in a college-like setting. Discover more at Sameasu.org

Meredith Howell is the Regional Director of Visually Impaired Preschool Services (VIPS). VIPS provides early intervention services to children who are blind or visually impaired. WEBSITE: VIPS.org

FOX59 is launching a brand-new Indianapolis lifestyle show: Indy Now debuts Monday, Sept. 13 at 10 a.m., following FOX59 Morning News, the city’s highest-rated morning news program. The one-hour show will be hosted by two familiar local faces, Jillian Deam and Ryan Ahlwardt. As only Gunner can do, he throws out show ideas, grills Jillian on her college-debt and encourages Ryan to watch his weight since the camera adds 10- pounds. Yikes!

Amanda Milner, Executive Director & Founder of Fair Haven Foundation, joins us to share more about the organization and the lodging resources it provides to patients and families who are battling a serious illness. Learn more at fairhavenfoundation.org.

5.24.21 Fox59's Lindy Thackston had her world rocked in May of 2020. With coronavirus raging, she received a diagnosis of Stage 3 colorectal cancer. At 39, she's fought the disease, is winning (YEA!) and now returning to work at Fox59 and on mic at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Our conversation with Lindy is a reminder to stay hopeful for anyone battling cancer.

Meredith Howell, Regional Director, from VIPS joins Gunner to share more about VIPS Indianapolis and their upcoming fundraiser, Walking for Dreams Family & Pet Walk, happening Sunday, May 23. All funds raised will help VIPS serve Indiana's babies and toddlers who are blind or visually impaired and provide support to their families. To learn more about VIPS or to learn how you can support, visit www.vips.org.