KNX Hero of the Week
Supporting vulnerable justice-impacted people and communities! Meet Judge Songhai Armstead of JCOD!
There are times in life when we need a strong support system. For some people, however, that can be hard to find. With a mission to make a difference, retired Superior Court Judge Songhai Armstead is leading the way with JCOD, the new Justice, Care, and Opportunities Department with LA County! The …
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Natalie Flores-Blackner and Nourish LA start "Fruity Fridays" to help stop local food insecurity!
Fighting hunger, preventing food waste and cultivating community! Former KNX Hero of the Week Natalie Flores-Blackner chats with KNX Heroes Host Heather Jordan about their new program called Fruity Fridays, that gives homeowners with fruit trees a way to donate their abundant produce! Natalie also …
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Meet Edie Markovich! Our KNX Hero is swimming in the most unique and exotic places in the world, to raise awareness for environmental health!
From Hawaii to the Hudson Bay, to the coast of Croatia... our KNX Hero of the Week is making a big statement, when it comes to keeping our oceans and waterways healthy! 18 year-old Edie Markovich of Los Angeles is the founder of Outswimming Hunger, and she's partnering with organizations that are m…
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Racing for autism! 2024 is heating up for former KNX Hero, Austin Varco!
Driver Austin Varco and his Race4Autism campaign is gearing up for an exciting 2024, kicking things off with Austin's debut at the NASCAR Advanced Auto Parts Series at Irwindale Speedway. Racing to the finish line with former KNX Heroes "Special Needz Coffee" as one of his sponsors, Austin is makin…
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Operation Pawesomeness! Meet our incredible KNX Hero of the Week, RJ Hermes!
A passion project for 13 year-old RJ Hermes is making a big impact on local shelter dogs and their future forever-families! The creative mind behind the "Operation Pawesomeness" campaign - RJ has collected over 350 items for our canine friends, like dog beds, collars, treats and more! Hear RJ share…
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Our KNX Heroes of the Week were involved in an incredible dual organ paired transplant exchange!
A true example of bravery and heroism! When doctors at Keck Medicine of USC determined Saul Casillas and Kathya Rocha matched with each other's sibling who needed an organ transplant, they didn't hesitate to donate! Click the link to hear this incredible - and rare - journey of love, compassion and…
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Our KNX Hero of the Week is helping girls with scoliosis reach for the stars! Meet Brooke Walker!
The Tesoro High School Junior is making a big difference in the SoCal community, inspiring young girls and teens with scoliosis! Brooke Walker knows how tough it can be during treatment or surgery, herself undergoing a multi-level back fusion two years ago. After her recovery, Brooke turned to ment…
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An LA police officer is inspiring kids while leading a local little league! Meet Eric Horn, our KNX Hero of the Week!
It's all about giving back to the community and changing the lives of young people, for Eric Horn! During the week he serves Los Angeles as a police officer, and on the weekends he inspires hundreds of kids with the NE Little League! Eric is not only a coach, he's the president of the league, helpi…
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Mother, athlete, rape survivor, and hero. Meet Summer Willis, our KNX Hero of the Week!
Trauma can hold us back in many ways. As a way of healing from a horrific rape while in college, Summer Willis decided to conquer the darkness that surrounded that moment. At the age of 29, she bravely decided to make a stand, and raise her voice for herself and others. Her mission is to advocate f…
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Taking down a brush fire during a family bike ride! Meet our KNX Hero of the Week, Benjamin Levy!
Benjamin Levy and his wife, Trang, were in the right place at the right time when a brush fire started burning next to some train tracks. Without hesitation, Benjamin flagged down an oncoming train, found a fire extinguisher and helped save the area until firefighters could arrive. Truly heroic act…
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