Luke Commare got his start in television broadcasting in 2004. In January 2020, Luke unexpectedly suffered several seizures and was diagnosed with grade 4 Glioblastoma. His wife, Terrie, became the full-time caretaker for Luke and their four children. The Broadcasters Foundation of America approved a monthly grant for the Commare family. Unfortunately, Luke passed away…

Polly Prince Johnson, President of the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters, shares how the Broadcasters Foundation of America was there to support Louisiana broadcasters when unexpected, severe flooding hit Baton Rouge and Lafayette in 2016.

Jolene Baller is a radio broadcasting veteran with over 40 years of experience. She suffers from an autoimmune disease that causes painful sores and inflammation on her legs. She is unable to work to support herself and her family. On top of Jolene’s medical condition, she is the primary caretaker of her adult son who…

Ayesha Khan started her career as a television reporter in 2008. October 2021, Ayesha was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent treatment that has left her with weakness and loss of mobility on her right side, limiting her ability to work. She used her savings and had family support to help makes ends meet, but…

In 2022, Hurricanes Fiona and Ian wreaked havoc in Florida and Puerto Rico. Céline McArthur, an investigative reporter with WINK News in Fort Myers, Florida,shares the story of the devastation and how it affected her broadcasting colleagues. The Broadcasters Foundation of America stepped in with emergency relief.

Nate Burleson of “CBS Mornings” and “The NFL Today” reads a thank you letter from one of our monthly grant recipients. This message of thanks with all those who support the BFOA’s mission.

Ryan Seacrest reads a thank you letter from one of our monthly grant recipients. This grantee began his broadcasting career in 1970. In 2012, he started to suffer from strokes that left him unable to work. He reached out to the Broadcasters Foundation of America and began to receive a monthly grant to help with…

Todd Fries was devoted to broadcasting, starting as a radio intern and working in the industry throughout his career. Todd Fries was diagnosed with brain cancer and was not able to work while receiving chemotherapy and radiation treatments. The Broadcasters Foundation of America provided monthly financial support to help Todd and his young family cover…

Stephone Cage worked as a broadcast news photographer for more than 25 years. In 2019, Stephone was diagnosed with aggressive cancer and he was unable to work. He wife took leave from her position to become his full time caregiver. They struggled to makes ends meet. The Broadcasters Foundation of America awarded Stephone a monthly…

Tom Lewis, News Director at WMBB in Panama City, FL, shares how the Broadcasters Foundation of America was there to support the WMBB staff after Hurricane Michael devastated their community in 2018.