In 2021, Kennedy Littledike flipped her car on an Idaho road and landed upside down on a 30-foot-high power line. She lives to tell this traumatic story, losing her limb, and the guilt and challenges she has overcome since this accident.

Shannon Starr is the eldest granddaughter of the late Bart and Cherry Starr. Born in Birmingham, AL Shannon was raised in a loving and supportive household surrounded by the deep love her grandparents had for each other.

Shannon became passionate about helping children receive the best possible medical care after her first-born child suffered a lengthy stay in a Florida hospital at the end of 2016. She is committed to helping all families receive superior quality of care during their stay for pediatric oncology treatments through Starr Children’s Fund.

Faith, family and living a healthy lifestyle are the top priorities in Shannon’s life. She enjoys traveling, sports and cooking with her family. Shannon is very excited about this partnership with Children’s Hospital and is looking forward to working with many families in need.

We sit down with AJ and Gabrielle Dillon to launch their campaign - Carry for a Cause presented by US Venture. Listen to what they all have to say about food, family and football in this fun, live chat with an interactive audience!

Shaka Smart, former basketball player himself and now Men’s Basketball Coach at Marquette Univeristy. Smart claimed national coach of the year honors from the National Association of Basketball Coaches, United States Basketball Writer’s Association and Associated Press because of his team’s success in 2022-23, He also claimed unanimous BIG EAST Coach of the Year accolades. Aside from his great achievments, Shaka's impact with his athletes set him apart as a stand out coach and mentor.

Shaka Smart, former basketball player himself and now Men’s Basketball Coach at Marquette Univeristy. Smart claimed national coach of the year honors from the National Association of Basketball Coaches, United States Basketball Writer’s Association and Associated Press because of his team’s success in 2022-23, He also claimed unanimous BIG EAST Coach of the Year accolades. Aside from his great achievments, Shaka's impact with his athletes set him apart as a stand out coach and mentor.

Badger Football CB, Max Lofy's impact goes way beyond the field as he truly uses his platform in a positive fashion, and continuously strives to make an impact big or small. He has "found serving has helped me gain perspective on life and gratitude."

NFL player and former Texas Longhorn, Adrian Philips joins us on the ADG podcast this week. Him and his family are dedicated to lifting up others and have established the L.A.K.E. Foundation. Adrian shares the primary areas of focus: education, minority communities, athletics, and food insecurities and why they are important to him.

We welcomed CJ Ham to share more about The UNRL Celebrity Softball Game, raising funds to support two Minnesota youth focused organizations—former Vikings player Adam Thielen’s Thielen Foundation and the Ham Family Scholarship Fund. Learn more about Cj's 'Why' and passion to give back.