KNX Hero of the Week
She's a volunteer, a pilot and a crusader for STEM! Meet Anne Minder, our KNX Hero of the Week!
Anne Minder is inspiring kids through the science of flight! She’s a leader with years of corporate training experience, a tireless volunteer, and she’s very passionate about STEM! Click the link above to hear Anne chat with KNX Heroes Host Heather Jordan, about a special STEM Day program hosted by…
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Our KNX Heroes of the Week are filmmakers and app creators! And they are making a big impact in our community... meet Saara and Rohan!
Meet our incredibly talented KNX Heroes of the Week! 17 year-old Saara Dang and 16 year-old Rohan Soni have created a special space for kids dealing with chronic and mental illness. Inspired by Saara’s younger brother, who was diagnosed with a chronic kidney disease, the Orange County high school s…
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Meet Jenna and Anna, founders of "Beauty by Jenna"! Our KNX Heroes are making a big impact on our SoCal community!
Jenna Grabow and her soon to be sister-in-law, Anna Lundmark, are changing the landscape when it comes to employment for people with autism! After struggling to find a job post-graduation, Jenna teamed up with Anna to create their own company. It’s called “Beauty by Jenna” and one of their missions…
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Meet 18 year-old Kai Yamamoto! Our KNX Hero of the Week is making a big statement when it comes to AAPI education!
This summer, 18 year-old Kai Yamamoto of Long Beach was named a recipient of the nationwide 2024 Girl Scout Gold Award, for her incredible educational project! It's aimed at at building an anti-racist future and developing more respect and empathy for those of Asian American and Pacific Islander he…
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We check in with past KNX Helpful Honda Hero Mike Learakos, of Abound Food Care!
Mike Learakos is a former restaurateur with over 30 years in the food industry, and a long-time volunteer supporting thousands of people across SoCal. Mike is also the CEO of Abound Food Care based in Orange County, and his team works hard to eliminate food waste! September is Hunger Action Month, …
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Leaping above and beyond, to inspire others! Meet 17 year-old Chloe Gruenberg, our KNX Hero of the Week!
Leading her community with leaps and bounds, Chloe Gruenberg is not your typical high school student! She’s an accomplished ballerina, she teaches technique to young students in Orange County, and she’s also a dedicated volunteer with over 300 hundred of hours of service! She's involved with RAD, S…
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Mentoring military members who are transitioning away from service. Meet Adam Van Dyke, our KNX Hero of the Week!
It's one of the toughest things in life - transitioning onto a new path. For many members of the military, it can be extremely overwhelming when searching for the right career after years of service. So, this is where Adam Van Dyke steps in to help. And it's not just simple guidance - he volunteers…
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August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, so Angie Rowe and her team at Beyond Blindness are offering something special for the community!
https://www.beyondblindness.org/ Photo: Angie Rowe, CEO of Beyond Blindness (center) Photo Courtesy of Noel Besuzzi
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Catch up with past KNX Hero of the Week, Bill Bracken of Bracken's Kitchen!
Photo: Bill Bracken, courtesy of Bracken's Kitchen Connect at https://www.brackenskitchen.org
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Meet Karn Myers and her team at FixNation! Our KNX Heroes of the Week are helping the homeless cat population across the metro!
FixNation is a non-profit clinic in LA County that offers free spay and neuter services to the thousands of homeless, stray, and community cats across the metro. They also provide additional services, community support and low-cost options for people with pets. Founded by local cat-lovers Karn Myer…
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