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The Sophie Fund Supports Mental Health of Young People in Ithaca and Tompkins County [AUDIO]

By WRFI News Staff

Scott MacLeod, co-founder of The Sophie Fund, discusses why he and his wife established the organization in memory of their daughter Sophie, who died due to suicide. He also talks about some of the organization’s goals, the collaborative nature of its website, www.thesophiefund.org, and some of their projects. (photo: www.thesophiefund.org) This interview was produced by…

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The Advocacy Center in Tompkins County observes Sexual Assault Awareness Month [AUDIO]

By WRFI News Staff

Kristi Taylor, Education Director of the Advocacy Center in Tompkins County, talks about Sexual Assault Awareness Month. She discusses the theme of this year’s observance, “Embrace Your Voice”, and also how the Advocacy Center is marking the event. This interview was produced by Esther Racoosin of WRFI News on April 17, 2018. (photo: National Sexual…

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Dan Brown, Executive Director of Racker, talks about the organization’s 70th birthday [AUDIO]

By WRFI News Staff

Racker, a center that provides services to people with disabilities and their families, is celebrating their 70th anniversary. Executive Director, Dan Brown, talks about the organization, the services that it provides, and how they will celebrate this special milestone. Esther Racoosin of WRFI News produced this interview, which aired on April 9th, 2018. (photo from…

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The Co-Directors of the 2018 Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival [AUDIO]

By WRFI News Staff

Patricia Zimmermann and Tom Shevory, Ithaca College Professors and co-Directors of the 2018 Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival discuss the events taking place during the festival.  The event features films, lectures, music and readings. Esther Racoosin conducted this interview during the April 3rd, 2018 edition of WRFI News.  

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