Gary Sinise is an award winning actor, on the stage, TV and big screen. He is best known for playing Lieutenant Dan in Forrest Gump. Inspired by this role and his family members, Gary is now the head of the Gary Sinise Foundation, which offers support for service members who need help with mental wellness, trauma, physical recovery, and loss. He Also plays concerts worldwide for our nation’s defenders and their families, boosting morale and offering gratitude for their sacrifices as part of the Lt. Dan Band. Jay and Gary discuss the changing needs of American service members and their families, the many services the Gary Sinise Foundation provides, how Gary’s work helped him through personal loss and much more. Today's episode was produced by Tani Levitt and Mijon Zulu. To check out more episodes or to learn more about the show, you can visit our website Allaboutchangepodcast.com. If you like our show, spread the word, tell a friend or family member, or leave us a review on your favorite podcasting app. We really appreciate it. All About Change is produced by the Ruderman Family Foundation. Episode Chapters (0:00) intro (1:11) Veterans’ changing needs over the past half century (7:57) Veterans’ appreciation of Gary’s portrayal of Lt. Dan (10:25) By helping others, we step out of ourselves (11:46) The Lt. Dan Band (15:29) How the death of Gary’s son Mac impacts his activism (17:33) Bringing services to American heroes wherever they are (19:45) Accurate portrayals of veterans in film and TV (20:58) How can people get involved with the Gary Sinise foundation (24:24) Goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/ Looking for more insights into the world of activism? Be sure to check out Jay’s brand new book, Find Your Fight , in which Jay teaches the next generation of activists and advocates how to step up and bring about lasting change. You can find Find Your Fight wherever you buy your books, and you can learn more about it at www.jayruderman.com .…
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The Junior League of Birmingham is an organization of nearly 2,300 women – driven, passionate women whose differences are valued as assets. We are fueled by a mission that has defined our path for nearly 100 years. We are change makers. We come together with a common goal to inspire and empower positive change – in our city, in the organizations we are a part of, in the lives of those we come alongside, and in our own lives. We are trailblazers. JLB strives to make a positive impact in our community by remaining committed to our vision of Building Partnerships for a Better Birmingham.
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The Junior League of Birmingham is an organization of nearly 2,300 women – driven, passionate women whose differences are valued as assets. We are fueled by a mission that has defined our path for nearly 100 years. We are change makers. We come together with a common goal to inspire and empower positive change – in our city, in the organizations we are a part of, in the lives of those we come alongside, and in our own lives. We are trailblazers. JLB strives to make a positive impact in our community by remaining committed to our vision of Building Partnerships for a Better Birmingham.
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To celebrate and commemorate the Junior League of Birmingham’s Centennial Anniversary, the Junior League of Birmingham will gift One Place Metro Alabama Family Justice Center a minimum of $1.25 million, the lead gift to acquire and remodel a permanent space for operations. One Place Metro Alabama Family Justice Center is a collaboration between the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office, City of Birmingham-Birmingham Police Department, YWCA Central Alabama, and the Crisis Center, Inc. The mission of One Place is to provide coordinated services to victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault through a multi-disciplinary team of professionals working together under one roof. The Junior League of Birmingham is proud to support One Place and its irreplaceable services in our community. Thank you to Tiffany Bailey, One Place volunteer and domestic violence survivor for sharing her story. Thank you, Ellie Friedman, Deputy District Attorney, Jefferson County, Alabama. And thank you to Lindsey Tanner, Junior League of Birmingham chair for the Community of Lights campaign. This podcast is produced by Meg Pace Lovett and Rachel Hamm through the Junior League of Birmingham. We’re led and supported by Training Director Theresa Ryals, Communications Vice-President Stacey Summerville, and the entire board of the Junior League of Birmingham. Music is by Jason Keener and we have to thank Junior League of Birmingham Director of Operations Jim Mosely for his tech support. The Junior League of Birmingham is an organization of nearly 23-hundred driven and passionate women whose differences are valued as assets. We’re fueled by a mission that has defined our path for nearly 100 years. We are change-makers. We come together with a common goal to inspire and empower positive change – in our city, in the organizations, we are a part of, in the lives of those we come alongside, and in our own lives. We are trailblazers. JLB strives to make a positive impact in our community by remaining committed to our vision of Building Partnerships for a Better Birmingham. For 99 years we’ve done just that, creating a lasting impact by partnering with other non-profit organizations, municipalities, corporate sponsors, individual donors, and the nearly one million people who call this great city home. Significant, systemic, and sustainable change requires all of us working together. Together we can continue this legacy of positive impact in Birmingham. To find out more about the junior league of Birmingham, you can go to our website, jlbonline.org .…
Thanks to Toni and Avriel for their time and participation in the first episode of the Birmingham Change Makers podcast. This podcast is produced by myself and Rachel Hamm through the Junior League of Birmingham. We’re led and supported by Training Director Theresa Ryals, Communciations Vice-President Stacey Summerville and the entire board of the Junior League of Birmingham. Music is by Jason Keener and we have to thank Junior League of Birmingham Director of Operations Jim Mosely for his tech support. The Junior League of Birmingham is an organization of nearly 23-hundred driven and passionate women whose differences are valued as assets. We’re fueled by a mission that has defined our path for nearly 100 years. We are change-makers. We come together with a common goal to inspire and empower positive change – in our city, in the organizations we are a part of, in the lives of those we come alongside, and in our own lives. We are trailblazers. JLB strives to make a positive impact in our community by remaining committed to our vision of Building Partnerships for a Better Birmingham. For 99 years we’ve done just that, creating a lasting impact by partnering with other non-profit organizations, municipalities, corporate sponsors, individual donors, and the nearly one million people who call this great city home. Significant, systemic and sustainable change requires all of us working together. Together we can continue this legacy of positive impact in Birmingham. To find out more about the junior league of Birmingham, you can go to our website, jlbonline.org .…
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