Right before 911 the company Teresa worked for shut down. She was out of work and didn't know what to do. She sent out a hundred and five resumes trying to find another job. She wasn't giving up. Instead Teresa started volunteering and then from there created a business model. She found that giving back was apart of paid service.  She is simply amazing. She literally lights up a room when she walks in and her energy is infectious.

 

Right before 911 the company Teresa worked for shut down. She was out of work and didn't know what to do. She sent out a hundred and five resumes trying to find another job. She wasn't giving up. Instead Teresa started volunteering and then from there created a business model. She found that giving back was apart of paid service.&nbsp; She is simply amazing. She literally lights up a room when she walks in and her energy is infectious.
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A pet’s cancer diagnosis affects the entire family. From treatment costs to difficult decisions and the emotional weight of the journey, families often need support beyond the veterinarian’s office.

Beth Viney from Czar’s Promise joined DJ Fusion on 93.1 JAMZ’s Fusion in the Afternoons to share the story behind the organization and preview its eighth annual Inspiring Hope Walk.

The community event takes place Sunday, October 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at McKee Farms Park in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. It brings together animal lovers to celebrate pets facing cancer, remember those who have passed away and support families navigating a diagnosis.

The Promise Behind Czar’s Promise

During the interview, Beth shared how her beloved therapy dog, Czar, inspired the organization’s mission.

Czar spent years serving the community through animal assisted therapy. In 2012, he was diagnosed with bone cancer in a rear leg. Following an amputation and chemotherapy, he returned to his therapy work and lived another 19 months before passing away in 2013.

Beth made him a promise: Somehow, she would find a way to help other families hearing the devastating news that their dog or cat had cancer.

That promise became a mission built around compassion, education and financial support.

Helping Families Facing Pet Cancer

Beth explained that a cancer diagnosis creates challenges far beyond treatment itself. Families must coordinate appointments, understand their options and manage expenses while processing what the diagnosis means for an animal they love.

Czar’s Promise helps families navigate that journey with emotional, educational and financial support. Its mission also includes funding companion animal and pediatric cancer research.

During the conversation, Fusion highlighted the more than 300 pets and families the organization has helped. For Beth, the impact comes down to giving families more opportunities to enjoy birthdays, holidays, vacations and everyday moments together.

What to Expect at the Inspiring Hope Walk

Beth described the walk as a celebration filled with connection, remembrance and plenty of happy dogs. People are welcome to attend with or without a dog.

Activities discussed in the interview include:


A silent auction


Community partner booths


Dog enrichment activities


Music and food trucks


Emcee John Urban from Big Dreamers United

This year, dogs who have faced or are facing cancer will wear bright yellow bandanas identifying them as heroes. Beth encouraged attendees to meet their families, hear their stories and offer encouragement.

Those small conversations can mean a great deal to someone navigating a pet’s cancer journey.

Support Czar’s Promise in Fitchburg

Join the eighth annual Inspiring Hope Walk at McKee Farms Park, 2930 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, on October 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit the official event page for registration and event information.

To learn more about the organization or make a donation, visit CzarsPromise.com.

A pet&rsquo;s cancer diagnosis affects the entire family. From treatment costs to difficult decisions and the emotional weight of the journey, families often need support beyond the veterinarian&rsquo;s office.
Beth Viney from Czar&rsquo;s Promise joined DJ Fusion on 93.1 JAMZ&rsquo;s Fusion in the Afternoons to share the story behind the organization and preview its eighth annual Inspiring Hope Walk.
The community event takes place Sunday, October 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at McKee Farms Park in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. It brings together animal lovers to celebrate pets facing cancer, remember those who have passed away and support families navigating a diagnosis.
The Promise Behind Czar&rsquo;s Promise
During the interview, Beth shared how her beloved therapy dog, Czar, inspired the organization&rsquo;s mission.
Czar spent years serving the community through animal assisted therapy. In 2012, he was diagnosed with bone cancer in a rear leg. Following an amputation and chemotherapy, he returned to his therapy work and lived another 19 months before passing away in 2013.
Beth made him a promise: Somehow, she would find a way to help other families hearing the devastating news that their dog or cat had cancer.
That promise became a mission built around compassion, education and financial support.
Helping Families Facing Pet Cancer
Beth explained that a cancer diagnosis creates challenges far beyond treatment itself. Families must coordinate appointments, understand their options and manage expenses while processing what the diagnosis means for an animal they love.
Czar&rsquo;s Promise helps families navigate that journey with emotional, educational and financial support. Its mission also includes funding companion animal and pediatric cancer research.
During the conversation, Fusion highlighted the more than 300 pets and families the organization has helped. For Beth, the impact comes down to giving families more opportunities to enjoy birthdays, holidays, vacations and everyday moments together.
What to Expect at the Inspiring Hope Walk
Beth described the walk as a celebration filled with connection, remembrance and plenty of happy dogs. People are welcome to attend with or without a dog.
Activities discussed in the interview include:
<ul data-spread="false">
<li>
A silent auction
</li>
<li>
Community partner booths
</li>
<li>
Dog enrichment activities
</li>
<li>
Music and food trucks
</li>
<li>
Emcee John Urban from Big Dreamers United
</li>
</ul>
This year, dogs who have faced or are facing cancer will wear bright yellow bandanas identifying them as heroes. Beth encouraged attendees to meet their families, hear their stories and offer encouragement.
Those small conversations can mean a great deal to someone navigating a pet&rsquo;s cancer journey.
Support Czar&rsquo;s Promise in Fitchburg
Join the eighth annual Inspiring Hope Walk at McKee Farms Park, 2930 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, on October 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit the <a href="https://events.czarspromise.com/event/2026-inspiring-hope-walk">official event page</a> for registration and event information.
To learn more about the organization or make a donation, visit <a href="https://www.czarspromise.com/">CzarsPromise.com</a>.

Czar’s Promise Inspiring Hope Walk Returns to Fitchburg October 11

The River Food Pantry serves thousands of people across Dane County who need help putting food on the table and accessing essential household supplies. On Saturday, October 3, the Madison-area community has another easy way to help.

Donations for Donuts returns to Monona for its seventh year, collecting food, personal care products, infant supplies and monetary donations for The River Food Pantry.

The drive-through donation event takes place Saturday, October 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Witkins Realty, 5320 Monona Drive in Monona, Wisconsin.

The concept is simple: bring a donation for The River Food Pantry and get a donut as a thank-you.

Helping The River Food Pantry Meet a Growing Community Need

The River Food Pantry provides food and other essential resources to people throughout Dane County. With its new facility providing additional capacity, the organization has more room to serve the community, but the need for those resources remains significant.

Justin Witkins of Witkins Realty joined DJ Fusion on 93.1 JAMZ to talk about Donations for Donuts and why supporting The River continues to be the purpose behind the annual event.

“There’s no shortage of a need in our community,” Witkins said. “We’re trying to raise money or raise food and supplies for those in our community that need a little bit of help this time of year.”

As colder weather approaches, supporting local organizations like The River becomes especially important for families and individuals already struggling to make ends meet.

What Can You Donate to The River Food Pantry?

While nonperishable food is welcome, Donations for Donuts also highlights necessities that people may not immediately think about when making a food pantry donation.

Some of the most helpful donations include:
Infant formula and baby supplies
Diapers
Deodorant
Toothpaste and other personal care products
Nonperishable food and canned goods
Monetary donations

There is no donation too small. Whether you arrive with a few personal care products, diapers, several cases of food or make a financial contribution, it all helps The River Food Pantry continue serving people in our community.

Drive Through, Donate and Grab a Donut

Donations for Donuts was created during the pandemic as a way to support The River Food Pantry while also highlighting local small businesses.

Seven years later, it has grown into an annual community tradition.

The event is designed to make donating easy. If you're short on time, simply drive through, hand off your donation and grab a donut. If you have more time, you're welcome to stick around.

Donuts will come from several Madison-area bakeries, including Lane's Bakery, Greenbush Bakery and Bloom Bake Shop, with options available for different dietary needs.

The event will also feature music, activities and yard games for kids.

Witkins said the event has distributed roughly 20 to 25 dozen donuts during a typical year, with the continued generosity of the community keeping Donations for Donuts going.

“It is humbling every single year, the outpouring of support for The River Food Pantry,” he said.

Donations for Donuts 2026 Event Details

Saturday, October 3, 2026
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Witkins Realty
5320 Monona Drive
Monona, WI

Bring food, infant supplies, personal care products or make a monetary donation benefiting The River Food Pantry.

Then grab a donut as a thank-you for helping your neighbors.

The donuts make it fun, but the reason behind the event is much bigger: supporting The River Food Pantry and helping ensure people throughout our community have access to food and essential supplies when they need them.

 

The River Food Pantry serves thousands of people across Dane County who need help putting food on the table and accessing essential household supplies. On Saturday, October 3, the Madison-area community has another easy way to help.
Donations for Donuts returns to Monona for its seventh year, collecting food, personal care products, infant supplies and monetary donations for The River Food Pantry.
The drive-through donation event takes place Saturday, October 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Witkins Realty, 5320 Monona Drive in Monona, Wisconsin.
The concept is simple: bring a donation for The River Food Pantry and get a donut as a thank-you.
Helping The River Food Pantry Meet a Growing Community Need
The River Food Pantry provides food and other essential resources to people throughout Dane County. With its new facility providing additional capacity, the organization has more room to serve the community, but the need for those resources remains significant.
Justin Witkins of Witkins Realty joined DJ Fusion on 93.1 JAMZ to talk about Donations for Donuts and why supporting The River continues to be the purpose behind the annual event.
&ldquo;There&rsquo;s no shortage of a need in our community,&rdquo; Witkins said. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re trying to raise money or raise food and supplies for those in our community that need a little bit of help this time of year.&rdquo;
As colder weather approaches, supporting local organizations like The River becomes especially important for families and individuals already struggling to make ends meet.
What Can You Donate to The River Food Pantry?
While nonperishable food is welcome, Donations for Donuts also highlights necessities that people may not immediately think about when making a food pantry donation.
Some of the most helpful donations include:
<ul data-spread="false">
<li>Infant formula and baby supplies</li>
<li>Diapers</li>
<li>Deodorant</li>
<li>Toothpaste and other personal care products</li>
<li>Nonperishable food and canned goods</li>
<li>Monetary donations</li>
</ul>
There is no donation too small. Whether you arrive with a few personal care products, diapers, several cases of food or make a financial contribution, it all helps The River Food Pantry continue serving people in our community.
Drive Through, Donate and Grab a Donut
Donations for Donuts was created during the pandemic as a way to support The River Food Pantry while also highlighting local small businesses.
Seven years later, it has grown into an annual community tradition.
The event is designed to make donating easy. If you're short on time, simply drive through, hand off your donation and grab a donut. If you have more time, you're welcome to stick around.
Donuts will come from several Madison-area bakeries, including Lane's Bakery, Greenbush Bakery and Bloom Bake Shop, with options available for different dietary needs.
The event will also feature music, activities and yard games for kids.
Witkins said the event has distributed roughly 20 to 25 dozen donuts during a typical year, with the continued generosity of the community keeping Donations for Donuts going.
&ldquo;It is humbling every single year, the outpouring of support for The River Food Pantry,&rdquo; he said.
Donations for Donuts 2026 Event Details
Saturday, October 3, 2026 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Witkins Realty 5320 Monona Drive Monona, WI
Bring food, infant supplies, personal care products or make a monetary donation benefiting The River Food Pantry.
Then grab a donut as a thank-you for helping your neighbors.
The donuts make it fun, but the reason behind the event is much bigger: supporting The River Food Pantry and helping ensure people throughout our community have access to food and essential supplies when they need them.
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Support The River Food Pantry at Donations for Donuts in Monona

Sun Prairie native Skitz Kraven is bringing the Mind of a Killer Tour home to the Madison area with a stop at the Majestic Theatre on Friday, September 11, and he stopped by 93.1 JAMZ to talk with DJ Fusion about the tour, his connection with fans, his music and what people can expect when he takes the stage.

The Madison show comes as Skitz is already several dates into a tour that will take him to more than 20 cities across the country. But playing the Majestic carries a little extra meaning for an artist who grew up in the area.

“I grew up staring at that marquee walking by it,” Skitz said during the interview.

Now, his name is on it.

From the High Noon Saloon to the Majestic Theatre

Skitz Kraven’s return to Madison follows his previous sold out performance at the High Noon Saloon. This time, he’s stepping into the larger Majestic Theatre, with early ticket sales giving him reason to be optimistic about another strong hometown crowd.

For Skitz, however, the Mind of a Killer Tour isn’t designed to simply be a concert.

He described the roughly 90 minute performance as something closer to a “therapy session,” moving the audience through different emotions over the course of the show.

“There’s a lot of highs and there’s a lot of lows,” he explained. “It’s like a rollercoaster throughout the hour and a half that I’m on stage.”

The set combines deeply emotional, mental health focused records with high energy songs built to get the crowd moving.

“People are going to cry. People are going to laugh. It’s just a true performance.”

And Skitz has a simple measurement for whether he’s done his job.

“If you’re not sweating by the end of this show when you’re walking out, I didn’t do my job.”

Music That Became Therapy

Mental health has become an important part of both Skitz Kraven’s music and his relationship with his audience.

What originally began as a personal creative outlet has grown into something much bigger.

“It was therapy for me, and now it’s therapy for other people. Full circle.”

That connection extends beyond the records themselves. Skitz talked about intentionally remaining accessible to the people supporting his music, remembering what it felt like when he was a young fan reaching out to artists he admired and never receiving a response.

“If I open your message, I respond to it because I know what it’s like to be that kid that reached out to his favorite artists and got ghosted.”

Today, he sees himself as a voice for people who may not always feel heard and wants his audience to have a space where they can connect without judgment.

“I’m now a voice for a lot of people that are not heard, and I can’t stop. I just got to put on the gas.”

Skitz Kraven Continues to Push Horrorcore Forward

Skitz Kraven has developed a distinct lane through horrorcore, combining a hip hop foundation with darker imagery, storytelling and cinematic visuals.

Interestingly, he didn’t originally set out to make music that fit into the genre. Fans began applying the horrorcore label to what he was already creating.

“I was just making what I call a Skitz Kraven movie,” he explained.

Since then, he has embraced the niche while putting his own spin on it and introducing its horror influenced elements to a wider audience, including listeners discovering his work through platforms like TikTok.

The cinematic side of his music isn't accidental either.

Skitz directs his own music videos and writes treatments for many of them, working with a creative team to bring his ideas to life. Eventually, he hopes to take that experience beyond music videos and further into filmmaking.

“I want to focus on film, and I have a lot of stories I want to tell and a lot of stories I want to write.”

For now, the videos serve as a preview of where that creative direction could eventually take him.

New Single “Life Without Color” Tackles Depression

During his visit to 93.1 JAMZ, Skitz also introduced his new single, “Life Without Color,” one of the most personal and emotional songs he has released.

The record was written during what he described as a deep period of depression, and revisiting it can still bring back difficult memories.

At the same time, he says listeners have been connecting strongly with the song.

“It’s helping a lot of people right now. People are really resonating with it.”

He hopes “Life Without Color” can reach people dealing with depression themselves as well as friends and family members trying to understand what someone close to them may be experiencing.

Supporting Local Artists Along the Way

Even as the Mind of a Killer Tour travels across the country, Skitz has made it a priority to create opportunities for artists in each market.

Rather than filling every opening slot with the same touring acts, he encourages promoters to give local performers a chance to get in front of their hometown audience.

It comes from remembering his own experience as an emerging artist trying to earn opportunities to perform.

“I want to give local talent opportunities to perform in front of their hometown.”

Following Madison, the tour heads to Minneapolis before continuing through cities including Iowa City, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Columbus, Indianapolis, Nashville, Orlando and Dallas, among other stops.

Skitz Kraven at the Majestic Theatre in Madison

Skitz Kraven’s Mind of a Killer Tour hits the Majestic Theatre in downtown Madison on Friday, September 11, 2026.

Doors are expected to open at 8 PM, with Skitz Kraven joined by local opening talent.

Fans looking for tickets are encouraged to purchase directly through Skitz Kraven’s official website or through the venue rather than third party resellers. Skitz also offers a meet and greet VIP option for fans who want the opportunity to meet him in person.

For an artist who grew up walking past the Majestic Theatre marquee, Friday night represents more than another date on a 20 plus city tour.

It’s a hometown full circle moment.

And when Skitz Kraven walks out and sees his name above one of downtown Madison’s most recognizable music venues, he already knows it might hit him.

“It’ll probably get me choked up a little bit when I see it.”

Listen to 93.1 JAMZ for more local music, artist interviews and Madison entertainment, and hear Skitz Kraven’s new single “Life Without Color.”

Event Details

Artist: Skitz Kraven
Tour: Mind of a Killer Tour
Date: Friday, September 11, 2026
Venue: Majestic Theatre
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Doors: Approximately 8 PM
Tickets: Available through Skitz Kraven’s official website and the Majestic Theatre

Sun Prairie native Skitz Kraven is bringing the Mind of a Killer Tour home to the Madison area with a stop at the Majestic Theatre on Friday, September 11, and he stopped by 93.1 JAMZ to talk with DJ Fusion about the tour, his connection with fans, his music and what people can expect when he takes the stage.
The Madison show comes as Skitz is already several dates into a tour that will take him to more than 20 cities across the country. But playing the Majestic carries a little extra meaning for an artist who grew up in the area.
&ldquo;I grew up staring at that marquee walking by it,&rdquo; Skitz said during the interview.
Now, his name is on it.
From the High Noon Saloon to the Majestic Theatre
Skitz Kraven&rsquo;s return to Madison follows his previous sold out performance at the High Noon Saloon. This time, he&rsquo;s stepping into the larger Majestic Theatre, with early ticket sales giving him reason to be optimistic about another strong hometown crowd.
For Skitz, however, the Mind of a Killer Tour isn&rsquo;t designed to simply be a concert.
He described the roughly 90 minute performance as something closer to a &ldquo;therapy session,&rdquo; moving the audience through different emotions over the course of the show.
&ldquo;There&rsquo;s a lot of highs and there&rsquo;s a lot of lows,&rdquo; he explained. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s like a rollercoaster throughout the hour and a half that I&rsquo;m on stage.&rdquo;
The set combines deeply emotional, mental health focused records with high energy songs built to get the crowd moving.
&ldquo;People are going to cry. People are going to laugh. It&rsquo;s just a true performance.&rdquo;
And Skitz has a simple measurement for whether he&rsquo;s done his job.
&ldquo;If you&rsquo;re not sweating by the end of this show when you&rsquo;re walking out, I didn&rsquo;t do my job.&rdquo;
Music That Became Therapy
Mental health has become an important part of both Skitz Kraven&rsquo;s music and his relationship with his audience.
What originally began as a personal creative outlet has grown into something much bigger.
&ldquo;It was therapy for me, and now it&rsquo;s therapy for other people. Full circle.&rdquo;
That connection extends beyond the records themselves. Skitz talked about intentionally remaining accessible to the people supporting his music, remembering what it felt like when he was a young fan reaching out to artists he admired and never receiving a response.
&ldquo;If I open your message, I respond to it because I know what it&rsquo;s like to be that kid that reached out to his favorite artists and got ghosted.&rdquo;
Today, he sees himself as a voice for people who may not always feel heard and wants his audience to have a space where they can connect without judgment.
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m now a voice for a lot of people that are not heard, and I can&rsquo;t stop. I just got to put on the gas.&rdquo;
Skitz Kraven Continues to Push Horrorcore Forward
Skitz Kraven has developed a distinct lane through horrorcore, combining a hip hop foundation with darker imagery, storytelling and cinematic visuals.
Interestingly, he didn&rsquo;t originally set out to make music that fit into the genre. Fans began applying the horrorcore label to what he was already creating.
&ldquo;I was just making what I call a Skitz Kraven movie,&rdquo; he explained.
Since then, he has embraced the niche while putting his own spin on it and introducing its horror influenced elements to a wider audience, including listeners discovering his work through platforms like TikTok.
The cinematic side of his music isn't accidental either.
Skitz directs his own music videos and writes treatments for many of them, working with a creative team to bring his ideas to life. Eventually, he hopes to take that experience beyond music videos and further into filmmaking.
&ldquo;I want to focus on film, and I have a lot of stories I want to tell and a lot of stories I want to write.&rdquo;
For now, the videos serve as a preview of where that creative direction could eventually take him.
New Single &ldquo;Life Without Color&rdquo; Tackles Depression
During his visit to 93.1 JAMZ, Skitz also introduced his new single, &ldquo;Life Without Color,&rdquo; one of the most personal and emotional songs he has released.
The record was written during what he described as a deep period of depression, and revisiting it can still bring back difficult memories.
At the same time, he says listeners have been connecting strongly with the song.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s helping a lot of people right now. People are really resonating with it.&rdquo;
He hopes &ldquo;Life Without Color&rdquo; can reach people dealing with depression themselves as well as friends and family members trying to understand what someone close to them may be experiencing.
Supporting Local Artists Along the Way
Even as the Mind of a Killer Tour travels across the country, Skitz has made it a priority to create opportunities for artists in each market.
Rather than filling every opening slot with the same touring acts, he encourages promoters to give local performers a chance to get in front of their hometown audience.
It comes from remembering his own experience as an emerging artist trying to earn opportunities to perform.
&ldquo;I want to give local talent opportunities to perform in front of their hometown.&rdquo;
Following Madison, the tour heads to Minneapolis before continuing through cities including Iowa City, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Columbus, Indianapolis, Nashville, Orlando and Dallas, among other stops.
Skitz Kraven at the Majestic Theatre in Madison
Skitz Kraven&rsquo;s Mind of a Killer Tour hits the Majestic Theatre in downtown Madison on Friday, September 11, 2026.
Doors are expected to open at 8 PM, with Skitz Kraven joined by local opening talent.
Fans looking for tickets are encouraged to purchase directly through Skitz Kraven&rsquo;s official website or through the venue rather than third party resellers. Skitz also offers a meet and greet VIP option for fans who want the opportunity to meet him in person.
For an artist who grew up walking past the Majestic Theatre marquee, Friday night represents more than another date on a 20 plus city tour.
It&rsquo;s a hometown full circle moment.
And when Skitz Kraven walks out and sees his name above one of downtown Madison&rsquo;s most recognizable music venues, he already knows it might hit him.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;ll probably get me choked up a little bit when I see it.&rdquo;
Listen to 93.1 JAMZ for more local music, artist interviews and Madison entertainment, and hear Skitz Kraven&rsquo;s new single &ldquo;Life Without Color.&rdquo;
Event Details
Artist: Skitz Kraven Tour: Mind of a Killer Tour Date: Friday, September 11, 2026 Venue: Majestic Theatre Location: Madison, Wisconsin Doors: Approximately 8 PM Tickets: Available through Skitz Kraven&rsquo;s official website and the Majestic Theatre

#LadyBoss March 3/30 - Teresa Holmes

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