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KNX Hero of the WeekFor more than 30 years, our KNX Hero of the Week has been brightening the days of children batting illness with hand-made, whimsical “happy hats”!
Sheri Waldstein is the founder of Happy Hats for Kids in Hospitals, a non-profit based in LA County. Her team of volunteers have gifted more than 1.3 million…
KNX Hero of the WeekMeet restaurant owner Byron Takeuchi, our KNX Hero of the Week! Every week - rain or shine - he leads the outreach volunteer program called “Bee A Little Better”, to feed people who need a little boost!
Volunteers with "Bee A Little Better" meet EVERY Thursday on Skid Row, to hand out fresh, hot food and much-needed hygiene supplies, spreading hope and cheer…
KNX Hero of the WeekCutting their vacation short to help during an emergency! Meet Vesta and Nathalie, our KNX Heroes of the Week!
American Red Cross Volunteers Vesta Sung and her daughter, Nathalie Sung, stepped-up when a deadly wildfire erupted during their vacation in Hawaii. Working as…
KNX Hero of the WeekMay is National Small Business Month and we highlight Dr. Cynthia West, of Chapman University and the Leatherby Center! Our KNX Hero of the Week is dedicated to helping aspiring business owners get the support they need for success!
If you need some motivation or a dose of inspiration, meet Dr. Cynthia West! She’s helping entrepreneurs excel in SoCal! Photo: Dr Cynthia West, courtesy of…
KNX Hero of the WeekMeet KNX Heroes Tara and Monica, two best friends from the Inland Empire who are helping make wishes come true for kids all over Southern California!
Tara Collins-Felix and Monica Harden signed up three years ago to volunteer with Make-A-Wish of Orange County and the Inland Empire. They say the experience…
KNX Hero of the WeekShe’s been deployed on over 70 missions with the American Red Cross, helping people recover from tragedy. Meet Carmela Burke of LA County, our KNX Hero of the Week!
From hurricane relief in Hawaii and St Croix, to the recent wildfires in Los Angeles - Carmela Burke is making a big difference in our community and around the…
KNX Hero of the WeekOC Big Brother makes a big impact on a young man's life! Meet Josh Carranco, our KNX Hero of the Week!
April is National Volunteer Month, and we are recognizing one of the best! Josh Carranco has been mentoring his "Little Brother" Bryan for about three years…
KNX Hero of the WeekCreating a more compassionate world! Meet our KNX Hero of the Week, Fritzi Horstman!
Compassion Prison Project is changing the lives of thousands of incarcerated people by bringing awareness to childhood trauma, and providing hope for a better…
KNX Hero of the WeekSpecial EXTENDED Hero of the Week! Meet 2-time living organ donor, Mark Scotch!
Avid cyclists Mark Scotch (left) and Donor Coordinator Ernie Villalon (right) are cycling April 4th from Santa Monica to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, then…
KNX Hero of the WeekLos Angeles will be hosting the 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, and former KNX Hero Clayton Frech and his team at Angel City Sports are getting ready for it!
Angel City Sports is a non-profit based in LA that provides year-round adaptive sports opportunities for kids, adults and veterans with physical disabilities…
KNX Hero of the WeekBreaking through barriers, after surviving a stroke while swimming in the ocean! Meet our inspirational KNX Hero, Andrew Chi of Koreatown!
#inspiration He’s re-learning how to walk and swim, but through persistence and hard-work, Andrew is already adaptive-surfing those same waters where he…
KNX Hero of the WeekEvery little bit counts! Meet Cheryl and Craig Matheny of Anaheim, our KNX Heroes of the Week who donate a portion of their business revenue every month to help people recover from tragedy.
Both born and raised in Southern California, Cheryl and Craig Matheny are helping build stable foundations for people all over their community and the world…
KNX Hero of the WeekThe power of organ donation! Meet our KNX Hero, Genesis Clark-Singh, whose life changed after the death of her husband.
In honor of National Donor Day, we hear the story of a loving husband and father of four, who tragically died after an accident. His family was able to donate…
KNX Hero of the WeekAn ambitious and compassionate group of Girl Scouts from Orange County are making a big difference in our community!
Meet Girl Scouts of Orange County Junior, Devon Noonan of Troop 7370, who’s helping lead the way towards a better, safer world! Photo: Devon Noonan, helping…
KNX Hero of the Week#LAFires We check in with Bracken's Kitchen, former KNX Heroes who mobilized with famed Chef Jose Andres and World Central Kitchen, to help feed frontline workers!
Founder and Culinary Director, Chef Bill Bracken (left), and a few of his volunteers, going above and beyond to help during the recent fire crisis…
KNX Hero of the Week#LAFires Meet our KNX Heroes, Chris and Holt of Klover King Agency! Their team of TikTok stars and food vendors organized one of the biggest relief efforts during the recent fires!
Klover King Agency mobilized their team of all-star food vendors, did live-streaming on TikTok, and assembled thousands of volunteers in a massive relief…
KNX Hero of the Week#LAFires Our KNX Hero of the Week helped save two people and several pets in Pacific Palisades!
Jennifer Alden and her family of four had to evacuate from the Palisades Fire. She also helped a neighbor evacuate, and helped a car crash victim the day…
KNX Hero of the WeekKicking-off 2025 with a goal to help hundreds of OC foster kids! We check in with Debby Thrailkill of "My Own: A Case for Kids"
Family, friends and volunteers help pack and distribute hundreds of suitcases for kids in foster care in Orange County. Photo courtesy of Debby Thrailkill…
KNX Hero of the WeekKNX Heroes - Our biggest stories of 2024!
From swimming around islands... to running over two dozen marathons! Some of our KNX Heroes from 2024 accomplished incredible feats, all in the name of helping…
KNX Hero of the WeekKNX Heroes of 2024 - Meet the local heroes who saved a person's life!
Heroic. Compassionate. Giving. So many words describe our incredible KNX heroes who went above and beyond to save a person in need this past year! Photo: Chris…
KNX Hero of the WeekKNX Heroes of 2024 - Looking back at our amazing young people!
Photo: Addie Matthews (far left), at her 5K/Fundraiser for RAD. Photo courtesy of Clara DeLain @claradelainphoto
KNX Hero of the WeekMeet our KNX Hero of the Week, a local trauma surgeon who is getting honored for his outreach and volunteerism!
Dr. Damon Clark is a trauma surgeon with Keck Medicine of USC. He's also making a big impact with several outreach programs, including free tattoo removal for…
KNX Hero of the WeekTwo LA City Rec and Parks employees save a life while on the job! Meet our KNX Heroes of the Week!
In the right place at the right time, with the right training! Meet Jeremy Aldridge and Daniel Maciel, with Lanark Recreation Center in Canoga Park! [Photo…
KNX Hero of the WeekQuilting with love! Meet our KNX Heroes of the Week, members of the Surfside Quilters Guild!
Linda Chiu, Program Chair Pam Hadfield, and members of the Surfside Quilters Guild donate around 400 hand-made quilts a year, all across SoCal! They go to our…
KNX Hero of the WeekSaving horses, helping people! Meet our KNX Hero of the Week, Dave Drulias!
Dave Drulias runs the horse rescue organization, Because We Can, Because We Care. Healing through connection with the animals, BWC2 helps kids with special…
KNX Hero of the WeekPart Two: Our KNX Hero of the Week, WWII Veteran Joe "Peppy" Sciarra of Arcadia!
Listen as "Peppy" shares more about his time in the Army Infantry, and the decades he spent with the love of the life! Photo: 99 year-old Joe "Peppy" Sciarra…
KNX Hero of the WeekIn honor of Veteran's Day, we recognize a World War II Vet who is getting ready to celebrate his 100th birthday! Meet Joe “Peppy” Sciarra, our KNX Helpful Honda Hero of the Week!
He's an American treasure! Our KNX Hero of the Week, the courageous, witty and compassionate Joe "Peppy" Sciarra of Arcadia! Photo: Joe Sciarra, recently…
KNX Hero of the WeekUplifting her community with arts and learning! Meet our KNX Hero, Debora Wondercheck!
She's giving kids equitable opportunities to learn and grow through the art of music and theatre! And, she's inspiring people of all ages to be great. Meet…
KNX Hero of the WeekLeading the way to cleaner oceans! Meet Valarie Van Cleave, our KNX Hero of the Week!
She’s dedicated her life to protecting our oceans, and the animals and people who rely on it to live. Meet Valarie Van Cleave of Orange County, who’s…
KNX Hero of the WeekBoxing Coach offers free class to bullied student, changing his life!
Meet Boxing Coach and Sports Performance Specialist, Aldair Perez! He reached out to an OC mother after hearing about how her son was getting bullied at…
KNX Hero of the WeekOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and our KNX Hero of the Week is a survivor and warrior, helping others battle the illness! Meet Melanie Lewis of Orange County!
From fashion to friendship - Melanie Lewis is a person you want on your side! Her positivity radiates in everything she does, especially in her work with The…
KNX Hero of the WeekA Southern California teenager is running a non-profit that provides free sports clinics for kids!
Meet Arden Pala of Sports4Kids! Our KNX Hero of the Week is making a big impact with his non-profit, which provides free sports clinics for schools that can't…
KNX Hero of the WeekShe's a volunteer, a pilot and a crusader for STEM! Meet Anne Minder, our KNX Hero of the Week!
Anne Minder is inspiring kids through the science of flight! She’s a leader with years of corporate training experience, a tireless volunteer, and she’s very…
KNX Hero of the WeekOur KNX Heroes of the Week are filmmakers and app creators! And they are making a big impact in our community... meet Saara and Rohan!
Meet our incredibly talented KNX Heroes of the Week! 17 year-old Saara Dang and 16 year-old Rohan Soni have created a special space for kids dealing with…
KNX Hero of the WeekMeet Jenna and Anna, founders of "Beauty by Jenna"! Our KNX Heroes are making a big impact on our SoCal community!
Jenna Grabow and her soon to be sister-in-law, Anna Lundmark, are changing the landscape when it comes to employment for people with autism! After struggling…
KNX Hero of the WeekMeet 18 year-old Kai Yamamoto! Our KNX Hero of the Week is making a big statement when it comes to AAPI education!
This summer, 18 year-old Kai Yamamoto of Long Beach was named a recipient of the nationwide 2024 Girl Scout Gold Award, for her incredible educational project!…
KNX Hero of the WeekWe check in with past KNX Helpful Honda Hero Mike Learakos, of Abound Food Care!
Mike Learakos is a former restaurateur with over 30 years in the food industry, and a long-time volunteer supporting thousands of people across SoCal. Mike is…
KNX Hero of the WeekLeaping above and beyond, to inspire others! Meet 17 year-old Chloe Gruenberg, our KNX Hero of the Week!
Leading her community with leaps and bounds, Chloe Gruenberg is not your typical high school student! She’s an accomplished ballerina, she teaches technique to…
KNX Hero of the WeekMentoring military members who are transitioning away from service. Meet Adam Van Dyke, our KNX Hero of the Week!
It's one of the toughest things in life - transitioning onto a new path. For many members of the military, it can be extremely overwhelming when searching for…
KNX Hero of the WeekAugust is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, so Angie Rowe and her team at Beyond Blindness are offering something special for the community!
https://www.beyondblindness.org/ Photo: Angie Rowe, CEO of Beyond Blindness (center) Photo Courtesy of Noel Besuzzi
KNX Hero of the WeekCatch up with past KNX Hero of the Week, Bill Bracken of Bracken's Kitchen!
Photo: Bill Bracken, courtesy of Bracken's Kitchen Connect at https://www.brackenskitchen.org
KNX Hero of the WeekMeet Karn Myers and her team at FixNation! Our KNX Heroes of the Week are helping the homeless cat population across the metro!
FixNation is a non-profit clinic in LA County that offers free spay and neuter services to the thousands of homeless, stray, and community cats across the…
KNX Hero of the WeekMeet 17 year-old Addie Matthews! Our KNX Hero of the Week is going above and beyond to make this summer a special one, for some special people!
Addie Matthews of Mission Viejo is impacting lives in a big way! A year ago, she volunteered as a camp counselor for https://radcamp.org, a SoCal non-profit…
KNX Hero of the WeekMeet our KNX Hero of the Week, Jamiah Hargins of Crop Swap LA!
Spreading kindness and compassion, while nurturing a community! Through the non-profit https://www.cropswapla.org, founder Jamiah Hargins is helping fight food…
KNX Hero of the WeekMeet 17 year-old Isaac Delgadillo, our KNX Hero of the Week!
CPR training in a class at school helped Downey High School senior, Isaac Delgadillo save the life of a collapsed umpire during a recent baseball game! Isaac…
KNX Hero of the WeekHelping kids without a permanent home, keep up their studies. Meet our KNX Helpful Honda Hero of the Week, Nicki Clark!
Nicki Clark knows how tough it can be to attend school while homeless. When she was a teenager, unexpected circumstances forced her and her mother out of their…
KNX Hero of the WeekMeet Carol Gibson! Our KNX Hero of the Week is bringing joy and hope to hundreds of low-income seniors!
Carol Gibson is making a difference in the lives of low-income seniors all across Southern California! Medical experts and health professionals have documented…
KNX Hero of the WeekHundreds of kids in Santa Ana have been fitted with new footwear for the summer, thanks to our KNX heroes at KAMSF!
Every year, the Kevin Armstrong M.D. Memorial Sports Foundation distributes hundreds of pairs of shoes to deserving kids in Santa Ana, to help keep them active…
KNX Hero of the WeekOur KNX Hero of the Week, Chef Bruno Serato, is celebrating serving his 10-millionth meal!
For nearly two decades, Chef Bruno Serato has been feeding our SoCal community, and communities around the world. Reaching an incredible milestone, Chef Bruno…
KNX Hero of the WeekIts a busy spring for past KNX Hero, L'Mio Edwards!
Track meets, team building and tassles! We check in with L'Mio Edwards, who's in the middle of an exciting track season with Claremont High School. She's also…
KNX Hero of the WeekSupporting vulnerable justice-impacted people and communities! Meet Judge Songhai Armstead of JCOD!
There are times in life when we need a strong support system. For some people, however, that can be hard to find. With a mission to make a difference, retired…
KNX Hero of the WeekNatalie Flores-Blackner and Nourish LA start "Fruity Fridays" to help stop local food insecurity!
Fighting hunger, preventing food waste and cultivating community! Former KNX Hero of the Week Natalie Flores-Blackner chats with KNX Heroes Host Heather Jordan…
KNX Hero of the WeekMeet Edie Markovich! Our KNX Hero is swimming in the most unique and exotic places in the world, to raise awareness for environmental health!
From Hawaii to the Hudson Bay, to the coast of Croatia... our KNX Hero of the Week is making a big statement, when it comes to keeping our oceans and waterways…
KNX Hero of the WeekRacing for autism! 2024 is heating up for former KNX Hero, Austin Varco!
Driver Austin Varco and his Race4Autism campaign is gearing up for an exciting 2024, kicking things off with Austin's debut at the NASCAR Advanced Auto Parts…
KNX Hero of the WeekOperation Pawesomeness! Meet our incredible KNX Hero of the Week, RJ Hermes!
A passion project for 13 year-old RJ Hermes is making a big impact on local shelter dogs and their future forever-families! The creative mind behind the…