FIRST GUEST: Jimmy Charles, Nashville recording artist and spokesman for Zero: The End of Prostate Cancer
Zero: The End of Prostate Cancer is teaming up with former American Idol contestant and current Nashville recording artist Jimmy Charles to help put an end to prostate cancer, a disease that affects one in seven American men.
Back in season 9 of Idol, Jimmy was out in Hollywood competing among the best singers in the country. But coming up on Saturday, May 30th, he’ll be in Joliet to perform during the 4th annual Zero Prostate Cancer Run/Walk, which will raise funds for research and programs to fight prostate cancer. They’ll even have a Kids Superhero Dash for Dad!
Through his new song Superman, Jimmy’s been able to reach so many people who have been affected by a loved one dealing with the burden of being sick. This hits close to home for the singer, who lost his father unexpectedly during the recording process of the song.
“It’s like a bomb explodes in your life,” Jimmy says of losing his dad. “You’re in shock.”
Rather than shutting out the world and wallowing, Jimmy was able to find the strength to use those emotions and pour them in the song. And in a way, his dad helped him do that. In fact, years ago when Jimmy first dabbled in music? That was because of his father.
“He was the one who put the first guitar in my hand,” explains Jimmy. “He’s the reason why I know so many traditional country music songs. And he’s the reason why I’m here in Nashville, and he’s the reason this song came about.”
Perhaps as a tribute to Jimmy’s own father, his hero, the official music video for Superman will be released on Father’s Day.
But you can hear the song and many others performed live on May 30th in Joliet, as hundreds of people will gather together in an effort to end prostate cancer.
Check out zerocancer.org to get more info on the run/walk. And learn more about Jimmy Charles at jimmycharlesmusic.com.
SECOND GUEST: Dr. Henry Wiley, staff clinician at the National Eye Institute (NEI)
May is Healthy Vision Month.
Dr. Henry Wiley of the National Eye Institute offers his top 5 tips to keep our eyes safe and healthy, the most important of which is to get a comprehensive dilated eye exam.
He also reminds us that living a healthy lifestyle and knowing our family history can be huge benefits to our eye health.
And don’t forget to wear protective eyewear like safety goggles or sunglasses that block harmful UV-A and UV-B rays.
Learn more at nei.nih.gov.
THIRD GUEST: Charlie Murphy, CEO of Icon Building Group
Tour the St. Jude Dream Home Showplace in Vernon Hills through May 31st! The profit from the sale of the home will go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Learn more at http://www.stjude.org/showplacechicago
Come to Vernon Hills to tour the first ever St. Jude Dream Home Showplace!
With the hard work and help of Icon Building Group and generous sponsors, this home that overlooks Lake Charles has been completely upgraded with features like hardwood floors, a bathroom for every bedroom, and a full bar and theater in the finished basement.
You can also register to win a free dining room set courtesy of Luminaire!
But the really cool thing about this dream home is that 100% of the builder’s profit from the sale of the house will be donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Hours for the free tours on Saturdays are 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, and on Sundays noon – 5:00 pm. The last day for tours is Sunday, May 31st.
The address is 1860 N. Lake Charles Drive in Vernon Hills. Check out stjude.org/showplacechicago for more info.
Another way to help out St. Jude is by eating sushi!
RA Sushi is hosting their annual Nicky’s Week fundraiser from May 25th to May 31st. Nicky, a nephew of one of RA’s founders, was a St. Jude patient who sadly lost his battle with brain cancer in 2005.
During Nicky’s Week, RA Sushi will donate 100% of sales from certain menu items to St. Jude.
Find a RA location at rasushi.com.
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