Coach Estela Rivas-Bryant and her friends are using their passion for hockey to create and build a wonderful mentorship program for girls. In fact, they’ve had such a tremendous impact that the National Hockey League has named Estela as a finalist for the NHL’s Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award given to those who, through the game of hockey, have positively impacted their community, culture or society.

You’ll love Estela’s positive energy and her commitment to empowering this next generation of girls with leadership skills both on and off the ice. You’ll hear about Estela's fascinating childhood, and how her upbringing help craft the industrious, creative, strong woman she is today. You'll also learn that Estela grew up with something very special in common with Taylor Swift. Any guesses?! :)

To learn more about Coach Estela and The Empowerment Effect, to make a donation, or to get involved with this great organization, visit www.TheEmpowermentEffect.org

To see first-hand the impact Estela and The Empowerment Effect are having on the community, click: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dItXrtyO1Y8 .

The winner of the 2024 Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award will be announced at the NHL Draft in Las Vegas on June 28th. To learn more about the Award, visit: https://records.nhl.com/awards/trophies/willie-o-ree-community-hero-award

The Empowerment Effect also hosts an adult hockey tournament fundraiser called PLAY LA in Lakewood, CA over Labor Day weekend (Aug 30 – Sept 2, 2024). For more info, check out: https://www.theempowermenteffect.org/playla

Connect with The Empowerment Effect on social media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.empowerment.effect/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/the.empowerment.effect.org/

Learn more about Deb Carson at www.DebCarson.com .

You can also reach out via her social media pages:

https://www.instagram.com/officialdebcarson/

https://www.facebook.com/OfficialDebCarson

https://twitter.com/DebCarson

https://www.linkedin.com/in/debcarsonmedia/

Lisa Manheim is a force! And when her equally tenacious mom, Agi Hirshberg, recruited her to help find a cure for pancreatic cancer after losing her husband to the disease at just 54-years-old, Lisa said “yes”. She left her prestigious retail career and began what is now a 25-year purpose-filled mission as Executive Director of the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research.

In this episode, Part 2 of my interview with Lisa, you’ll learn about two more inspiring events that provide a supportive, nurturing community for those affected by pancreatic cancer, while raising money to help fund research and provide desperately needed resources for patients and caregivers.

The 12th Annual Tour de Pier takes place Sunday, May 19, 2024 on the Manhattan Beach Strand. This unique five-hour event features 350 stationary bikes facing the Pacific Ocean as participants “Ride In Place to Move Charity Forward.” Each hour, a different spin instructor, celebrity rider and honorary (patient) rider inspire participants throughout this uplifting, emotional, high-energy day. (www.tourdepier.com)

In addition to supporting the Hirshberg Foundation, Tour de Pier raises funds for the Uncle Kory Foundation (www.UncleKory.org) and Cancer Support Community South Bay (www.cscsouthbay.org).

The 27th Annual LA Cancer Challenge is a wonderful Halloween-themed 5K walk/run scheduled for Sunday, October 27, 2024 on the campus of UCLA. https://pancreatic.org/event/la-cancer-challenge/

To learn more about Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, or to donate, please visit:
Website: www.pancreatic.org
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/HirshbergFoundation
Instagram: www.instagram.com/hirshbergfoundation/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/HirshbergFoundation
Twitter/X: www.twitter.com/hirshbergfound

To learn about the new Agi Hirshberg Center for Pancreatic Diseases at UCLA, visit https://pancreatic.org/new-agi-hirshberg-center-for-pancreatic-diseases-unveiled/

The Hirshberg Foundation’s annual Symposium on Pancreatic Cancer is held at UCLA every spring. https://pancreatic.org/eighteenth-annual-symposium-on-pancreatic-cancer/

To learn more about Hirshberg Training Team or the Purple People Party (during the LA Marathon): www.HirshbergTrainingTeam.com

If you missed Part 1 of my visit with Lisa, click this link to hear her inspiring story! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2266957/15076708

Learn more about Deb Carson at www.DebCarson.com .

You can also reach out via her social media pages:

https://www.instagram.com/officialdebcarson/

https://www.facebook.com/OfficialDebCarson

https://twitter.com/DebCarson

https://www.linkedin.com/in/debcarsonmedia/

Lisa Manheim is a force! And when her equally tenacious mom, Agi Hirshberg, recruited her to help find a cure for pancreatic cancer after losing her husband to the disease at just 54-years-old, Lisa said “yes”. She left her prestigious retail career and began what is now a 25-year purpose-filled mission as Executive Director of the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research.

In this first episode, Lisa shares the love story of Agi and Ron Hirshberg, and how his diagnosis and passing left his devastated family determined to help other patients and families affected by this disease.

Lisa's most important advice to those fighting pancreatic cancer? There ARE long-term survivors! Don't get sucked into the "statistics" and "facts", which can admittedly feel daunting. Why can't YOU be one of the survivors?! Try to remain hopeful throughout your treatment. Keep a positive mindset and focus on those survivor stories. Please reach out to the Hirshberg Foundation if you need support, connection and community.

Coming up in Part 2 of my interview with Lisa, you’ll learn about two of MY favorite Hirshberg events: The Tour de Pier (coming up Sunday, May 19) and the LA Cancer Challenge 5K walk/run (Sunday, October 27).

To learn more about Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, or to donate, please visit:
Website: www.pancreatic.org
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/HirshbergFoundation
Instagram: www.instagram.com/hirshbergfoundation/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/HirshbergFoundation
Twitter/X: www.twitter.com/hirshbergfound

Agi Hirshberg Center for Pancreatic Diseases at UCLA is a new, innovative, state-of-the-art facility that allows patients the ability to see their entire team in one place. (Dedicated in April 2024) - https://pancreatic.org/new-agi-hirshberg-center-for-pancreatic-diseases-unveiled/

The Hirshberg Foundation’s annual Symposium on Pancreatic Cancer is held at UCLA every spring. This event provides a chance for patients and families to sit side-by-side with doctors, caregivers and survivors to share information, ask questions and feel the support of this community. https://pancreatic.org/eighteenth-annual-symposium-on-pancreatic-cancer/

The Purple People Party is held every year during the LA Marathon (in March). It’s a fun, uplifting, community-building event at which purple-clad friends and fans of the Hirshberg Training Team cheer and support participants in the LA Marathon. (www.HirshbergTrainingTeam.com )

Upcoming Events:
Tour de Pier – May 19, 2024 - https://pancreatic.org/event/tour-de-pier/
LA Cancer Challenge – October 27, 2024 https://pancreatic.org/event/la-cancer-c

Learn more about Deb Carson at www.DebCarson.com .

You can also reach out via her social media pages:

https://www.instagram.com/officialdebcarson/

https://www.facebook.com/OfficialDebCarson

https://twitter.com/DebCarson

https://www.linkedin.com/in/debcarsonmedia/