Our Stories

Radio and television broadcasters report from the front lines. Even when faced with their own hardships, our colleagues share their stories of survival to ensure those in our industry know about the Foundation's mission. In support of that effort, our generous partners explain why the need is great and how it continues to grow.

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Grantee Stories

Luke’s Story

Luke Commare got his start in television broadcasting in 2004. In January 2020, Luke unexpectedly suffered several seizures ...
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Louisiana Flood Relief

Polly Prince Johnson, President of the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters, shares how the Broadcasters Foundation of America was ...
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Jolene’s Story

Jolene Baller is a radio broadcasting veteran with over 40 years of experience. She suffers from an autoimmune ...
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Ayesha’s Story

Ayesha Khan started her career as a television reporter in 2008. October 2021, Ayesha was diagnosed with breast ...
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WINK-TV’s Story

In 2022, Hurricanes Fiona and Ian wreaked havoc in Florida and Puerto Rico. Céline McArthur, an investigative reporter ...
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Nate Burleson Reads a Message of Thanks

Nate Burleson of "CBS Mornings" and "The NFL Today" reads a thank you letter from one of our ...
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Ryan Seacrest Reads a Message of Thanks

Ryan Seacrest reads a thank you letter from one of our monthly grant recipients. This grantee began his ...
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Todd’s Story

Todd Fries was devoted to broadcasting, starting as a radio intern and working in the industry throughout his ...
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Stephone’s Story

Stephone Cage worked as a broadcast news photographer for more than 25 years. In 2019, Stephone was diagnosed ...
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WMBB-TV’s Story

Tom Lewis, News Director at WMBB in Panama City, FL, shares how the Broadcasters Foundation of America was ...
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Jimmy’s Story

Jimmy Moore was on his way to work as a photo journalist when tragedy struck and left him ...
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Vincent’s Story

Vincent Toscano was a radio broadcaster through and through. One day, Vince began to have trouble walking and ...
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Dusty’s Story

Dusty Street worked in radio for over 35 years.  She was a quintessential “Rock Jock” on the air ...
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Supporter Stories

Jordan Wertlieb

Jordan Wertlieb, COO of Hearst Corporation, serves on the Board of Directors of the Broadcasters Foundation of America, to ensure there is a safety net for all broadcasters – those behind-the-scenes and on-the-air.
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Deborah Norville

Anchor of “Inside Edition”, and longtime member of the Board of Directors of the Broadcasters Foundation of America, Deborah Norville shares why she is passionate about the Foundation’s mission… and why you should be, too.
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Mike Greenberg

ESPN Host Mike Greenberg shares why he supports the mission of the Broadcasters Foundation of America.
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Connell McShane

Fox Business Correspondent, Connell McShane, shares why he supports the Broadcasters Foundation of America.
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Stephen A. Smith

Celebrated sports journalist and ESPN personality, Stephen A. Smith, shares why he supports the mission of the Broadcasters Foundation of America.
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Tina Cervasio

Fox 5 NY’s Tina Cervasio shares why she supports the unique mission of the Broadcasters Foundation of America.
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Angela Yee

Radio and podcast host Angela Yee shares why she supports her broadcasting colleagues in need through the mission of the Broadcasters Foundation of America.
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Elvis Duran

Elvis Duran, host of Elvis Duran and the Morning Show, shares why he supports the Broadcasters Foundation of America… and why you should, too.
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Kix Brooks

Country Music Legend Kix Brooks shares why he supports his radio and television colleagues in need through the Broadcasters Foundation of America.
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Dan Mason

Former President of CBS Radio, Dan Mason, shares why he supports the mission of the Broadcasters Foundation of America.
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Scott Knight

Scott Knight, President & CEO of Knight Media Group, shares why he supports the mission of the Broadcasters Foundation of America.
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George Stephanopoulos

Good Morning America Co-Anchor, George Stephanopoulos, shares why he has been a longtime supporter of the BFOA’s unique mission.
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