Vermilion County Heroes
Vermilion County Heroes
There are everyday heroes all around us who make our community a great place to live. Join us each month as we honor a local hero from our first responder community that's been nominated by you. If you want to get to know and support amazing people who live and work right here in Vermilion County, this podcast is for you.Social links:
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Marie Anderson
This month's Vermilion County Hero is Marie Anderson. A Mom, and a Nurse Practitioner at Two Road Wellness Clinic in Danville. She was a nurse at OSF for over 30 years, and then went on to obtain her Nurse Practitioner degree. She now helps people struggling with mental health concerns or chroni…
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Dawn Richardson
Our Vermilion County Hero for April is Dawn Richardson, who works with people with disabilities at Crosspoint Human Services. She loves the people she works with, and enjoys seeing the results of her work. Vermilion County Heroes is brought to you by the Golden Nugget Casino in Danville.
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Mia Harrier & Jake Ozier
Our Vermilion County Heroes for March 2024 are Mia Harrier & Jake Ozier from the Community Resource Center at OSF HealthCare Sacred heart Medical Center. They work with OSF's Community Outreach in Vermilion County, and reach hundreds of children through the OSF Cares 4 Kids program. Vermilion Cou…
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Tom Hightower of Family Fellowship Center
Our Vermilion County Hero for February 2024 is Tom Hightower of Hightower Family Fellowship Center in Danville. He talks about his upbringing in Danville, hitting his low point, and building himself back up to help others. Vermilion County Heroes is brought to you by the Golden Nugget Casino in D…
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Brooke Ferber - Child Advocate
This month we feature Brooke Ferber, a valued member of Vermilion County for many years. She has worked countless hours helping to make sure children and teens feel safe, and to let each and every child she has come in contact with feel loved, wanted, accepted and needed. Vermilion County Heroes …
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Mason Tuttle - EMT with Georgetown Ambulance
This month we feature Mason Tuttle, an EMT withe the Georgetown Ambulance Service. He talks about his inspiration to become an EMT and why training is so important for everyone. Vermilion County Heroes is brought to you by the Golden Nugget Casino in Danville, and OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center.
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Rob Gifford - Executive Director, Boys & Girls Club
This month we feature Rob Gifford, Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Danville. We find out why he chose to work with the youth in our community, and what inspired him to get there. Vermilion County Heroes is brought to you by the Golden Nugget Casino in Danville, and OSF Sacred Heart…
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Tricia Herman, Brittney Cromwell & Caitlin Hunt at OSF Cardiac Rehab
This month's Vermilion County Hero are the three women at Cardiac Rehab at OSF Healthcare Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville. Caitlin Hunt, Tricia Herman, Brittney Cromwell talk about how important rehab is for their patients and why they enjoy the work they do. Vermilion County Heroes is br…
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Lori Woods / Leader of DHS Future Problems Solvers
This month's Vermilion County Hero is Lori Woods, a teacher with Danville District #118, Student Council advisor & Leader of the DHS Future Problem Solvers. She talks about the successes that she strives for her students to attain. Vermilion County Heroes is brought to you by the Golden Nugget Ca…
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Lara Danzl - VCCD Environmental Education Supervisor
Our Vermilion County Hero for July is Lara Danzl, Environmental Education Supervisor for the Vermilion County Conservation District.
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