Relay for Life Kankakee County: An Interview with Honorary Chair Matt McBurnie

In this episode of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings, host Rob West sits down with Matt McBurnie, the Vice President of Public Relations and Communications at Riverside Medical Center. This year, Matt takes on a special role as the Honorary Chair for the local Relay for Life, an event celebrating its 31st year of bringing the community together to support the American Cancer Society.During their conversation, Matt discusses the profound personal and community motivations behind the event, highlighting how it honors cancer survivors, remembers loved ones, and recognizes the vital work of caregivers and medical professionals. The episode also explores the ongoing growth of the Riverside Cancer Institute and its commitment to deploying expert cancer care services closer to home across a broader geography.While Kankakee County has a legendary track record for its fundraising leadership in the state of Illinois, hitting this year's ambitious goals requires community-wide participation. Listen to the full episode to get the complete details on the upcoming event date, its family-friendly location, the schedule of activities for kids, and how you can register an individual or team to join the cause.Get more from the WVLI Podcast Network! Listen to the WVLI News Update with Rob West every weekday morning. Get the days local news from the greater Kankakee County, IL area in 10 minutes or less. Subscribe now on your preferred podcast platform: https://wvlinewsupdate.buzzsprout.comThe Voices You Trust, Beyond The Dial.