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EPISODE · Apr 1, 2026 · 40 MIN

S3E2: The Most Dangerous Call a Cop Can Take

from Gary Sinise Foundation Podcast

In this episode, retired Riverside police detective Katie Mendonca shares her powerful story of survival and resilience after a violent line-of-duty attack left her with severe injuries and a traumatic brain injury. From losing her voice for nearly two years to fighting her way back through recovery, Katie opens up about the challenges of healing—both seen and unseen—and how the support of the Gary Sinise Foundation helped her find her strength again.Preorder Resurrection & Revival, Part 3 by Mac Sinise now! https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/resurrection-and-revival-part-3Learn more about the Gary Sinise Foundation:Website: https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GarySiniseFoundationFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GarySiniseFoundation/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garysinisefoundationMake a donation today: https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/donateSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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