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Photo: Mariela Lombard for GLSEN. L-R: NBA Commissioner, David Stern, Jason Collins, GLSEN Executive Director Eliza Byard.

GLSEN Honors Jason Collins and Other LGBT Role Models

GLSEN is the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe schools for all students and seeks to develop school climates where difference is valued for the positive contribution it makes to creating a more vibrant and diverse community.

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This Week On FM Magazine: Melanoma Awareness Month

Deb Gordon’s spotlighted Melanoma Awareness Month with guest Louise Perkins, Chief Science Officer at the Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA). MRA was founded in 2007 and is the largest private funder of melanoma research.

2013/05/19

This Week On FM Magazine: The Olana Partnership

Deb Gordon’s guest was Sara Griffen, President of The Olana Partnership, the non-profit support arm of the Olana State Historic Site, which was created by prominent painter, Frederic E. Church and served as his family home and studio in the 19th century.

2013/05/12

This Week On FM Magazine: Finding Forever Families For Foster Kids

Deb Gordon’s guests were Laurie Sherman Graff, Executive Director of Heart Gallery NYC and Wallace Seay, Director of Family Foster Care Operations at The Catholic Guardian Society, to spotlight a unique exhibit happening at the Children’s Museum of the Arts during the month of May to commemorate National Foster Care Month.

2013/05/05

This Week On FM Magazine: Delete Blood Cancer DKMS

Deb Gordon’s guest was Katharina Harf, who co-founded Delete Blood Cancer DKMS, along with her father, after her mother died from leukemia in 1991.

2013/04/29

This Week On FM Magazine: Earth Day New York 2013

Deb Gordon’s guest was Pamela Lippe, President and Executive Director of Earth Day New York, which is a 501(c)(3) organization that promotes environmental awareness and solutions through partnerships with schools, community organizations, businesses, and government entities; and also serves to educate policymakers through conferences and publications.

2013/04/21

This Week On FM Magazine: Walk MS NYC

Multiple Sclerosis or MS has been in the news lately after actress Annette Funicello succumbed to complications from the disease, and Deb Gordon’s guest was Liz Samurovich, spokesperson for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s New York City – Southern NY Chapter.

2013/04/14

This Week On FM Magazine: New York Tartan Week

Deb Gordon spotlighted New York Tartan Week with her guest Brigadier David Allfrey, the Artistic Director of Scotland’s esteemed Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, which is comprised of military band members and performers from all over the world. Each year, the Tattoo donates funds to charitable arts and service benevolent organizations.

2013/04/07

This Week On FM Magazine: S.L.E. Lupus Foundation New York Bag Ladies Luncheon

Deb Gordon’s guest was Margaret G. Dowd, Executive Director of The S.L.E. Lupus Foundation, which is an organization that leads the nation in providing direct patient services, education, and public awareness regarding lupus.

2013/03/31

This Week On FM Magazine: HealthCorps®

Deb Gordon’s guest was Juan Brea, Chief Operating Officer at HealthCorps®, which is a health movement co-founded by heart surgeon and TV personality, Dr. Mehmet Oz and his wife Lisa that serves as a Peace Corps for health to fight obesity and mental resilience by educating students and communities to take charge of their health.

2013/03/24