Beyond the Box

In this episode of Beyond the Box, Sherri Anderson sits down with Jeff Buum, a Fairway team member and Fairway Cares Champion, to talk about faith, loss, and the impact of being cared for when life changes suddenly.Jeff first experienced the power of Fairway Cares after receiving a package during a life-threatening battle with COVID. More recently, after the unexpected passing of his father, another package became a source of comfort not only for Jeff, but for his mother and sister. His mother found particular comfort in the Fairway Cares bear she named “Little Al,” after Jeff’s father.Jeff also shares how these experiences led him to become a Champion and help bring care packages, bears, and support to others in his community.To learn more or support Fairway Cares, visit www.fairwaycares.org.

What do you do when someone you care about is facing unimaginable loss?In this episode of Beyond the Box, Sherri Anderson welcomes Steve Riese, SVP of HR Operations for Fairway Home Mortgage and Fairway Cares Champion. Steve shares a moving impact story about supporting a family after a tragic loss and the emotional experience of personally helping assemble their Fairway Cares packages.Through that experience, Steve saw how much thought, love, and intention goes into each package — and how powerful it can be to offer something tangible when someone is walking through grief.Sherri and Steve also discuss the role of Fairway Cares Champions, the community that forms around this mission, and why caring for people is at the heart of Fairway.To learn more or support Fairway Cares, visit ⁠www.fairwaycares.org⁠.

Mental health struggles do not always look like a crisis. Sometimes they look like someone showing up to work, caring for their family, answering “I’m fine,” and quietly carrying more than anyone realizes.In this episode of Beyond the Box, Sherri Anderson sits down with Alaynah Sawczak, Supervisor of the Community Intervention Team at Tellurian’s Jake’s Place, for a thoughtful conversation during Mental Health Awareness Month.Alaynah shares how mental health challenges can appear in everyday life, when it may be time to seek professional support, and what to do when someone you love is not ready to ask for help. She also talks about the power of trust, community, vulnerability, and simply taking the time to ask, “How are you really doing?”This episode is a compassionate reminder that healing is not linear, support begins with connection, and there is strength in naming when we are not okay.To learn more about Fairway Cares or request support, visit ⁠FairwayCares.org⁠.To learn more about Tellurian’s mental health and recovery services, visit ⁠Tellurian.org⁠.If you or someone you know is in immediate crisis, call or text 988 in the U.S. to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.Produced by China Shop Productions

Kristina Poltrack joins Sherri to talk about what you cansay and do to help someone walking through a critical illness, and how sometimes well-meaning comments can come across in an unintended way. She explains why it's difficult to ask for help or let friends and loved ones know what you are going through, and the regret that can come from that posttreatment.For more information on Fairway Cares please visitwww.fairwaycares.orgProduced by China Shop Productions www.chinashopproductions.com

Johanna White talks with Sherri about the emotional toll of a mastectomy, something that is not talked about much even between women who have gone through it. They talk about accepting help when you are going through something, how people can help, and how much it all means to someone who is walking through a difficult journey.For more information on Fairway Cares please visit www.fairwaycares.orgProduced by China Shop Productions www.chinashopproductions.com

Sherri and Eileen recorded live on this month's Women's Empowerment call. Eileen shares her story of facing breast cancer shortly after joining Fairway, and the love and support she felt from the entire company. They talk about building relationships and how important it is to get the message out that Fairway is not just another mortgage company.For more information on Fairway Cares please visit www.fairwaycares.org. For more information on American Warrior Initiative (AWI), please visit americanwarriorinitiative.comProduced by China Shop Productions www.chinashopproductions.com

Jennifer returns to talk with Sherri about what happens after treatment is over, the emotional toll of adopting a new normal, and how support communities can help those dealing with restarting life after cancer.Links:www.fairwaycares.orgProduced by China Shop Productions www.chinashopproductions.com

Steve Cox chats with Sherri about his family's journey through childhood cancer, and the impact of receiving a Fairway Cares package. They talk about the importance of support and getting through difficult times together.Links:www.fairwaycares.orgLightTheNight.orgProduced by China Shop Productions www.chinashopproductions.com

Bonnie and Tim Ray join Sherri to tell their family's story and support Childhood Cancer Awareness month. They detail the journey they've been on, offering valuable insights about navigating the challenges of childhood cancer, and provide information on how to support research for cures.Links:www.fairwaycares.orgwww.fibrofoundation.orgKroger Community [email protected] by China Shop Productions www.chinashopproductions.com

Beth Rhuberg joins Sherri to explain her journey fromrecipient of a Fairway Cares Box to becoming a Fairway Cares Champion, and what that means to her. They discuss Beth's experiences with GriefShare, and how she became inspired to help others who are walking through grief.Links:www.fairwaycares.orgwww.griefshare.orgProduced by China Shop Productions www.chinashopproductions.com

Sue Maki chats with Sherri about taking time to be aware ofpeople's needs in a busy fast-moving world. They discuss Fairway's evolution and Core Values, and why the best part of Fairway is the people!Links:www.fairwaycares.orgamericanwarriorinitiative.comProduced by China Shop Productions www.chinashopproductions.com

Dan Guarrero talks with Sherri about his journey to becominga Fire Service Chaplain and Fairway Cares Champion.Links:www.fairwaycares.orgamericanwarriorinitiative.comProduced by China Shop Productions www.chinashopproductions.com

Brittney Hanson shares the reasons she came to Fairway, andher passion for giving back. Check out Brittney's organization, The Success Collective, and be sure to join Fairway Cares as we Paint the Street Pink this fall!Links:successcollective.orgThe Go Giver bookwww.fairwaycares.orgProduced by China Shop Productions www.chinashopproductions.com

Sherri talks with Debbie Edwards about her journey and whygiving back is so important to her.Links:www.fairwaycares.orgProduced by China Shop Productions www.chinashopproductions.com

Sherri sits down with Kristi Brannon to talk about her experiences with Fairway Cares package recipients, and being the inspiration for the Fairway Cares Champions. Kristi talks about how moving it is to be involved in something that is so meaningful to people who are going through a difficult time, and how she found camaraderie with the Champions. Find out more about Fairway Cares packages, who they are for, and how to request one.Links:www.fairwaycares.orgProduced by China Shop Productions www.chinashopproductions.com

Angie Turley shares how the company culture makes Fairwaystand out from other mortgage companies. She talks with Sherri about being a Fairway Cares Champion, working with AWI, and Homes for Heroes. They talk about Sunshine packages and sending boxes of encouragement and hope.Links:www.fairwaycares.orgamericanwarriorinitiative.comwww.homesforheroes.comProduced by China Shop Productions www.chinashopproductions.com

Sherri chats with Peter Elsby about his sister's story, and his passion for spreading breast cancer awareness. Peter and his wife Tammy serve on the board of the Suddenly Pink Foundation which provides support to those fighting breast cancer. They are also involved with Night Out With The Girls, whose mission is bringing early breast cancer detection and overall breast health education to everyone everywhere.Links:suddenlypinkfoundation.orgnightoutwiththegirls.comfairwaycares.orgProduced by China Shop Productions www.chinashopproductions.com

Sherri talks with Scott Wehrs, President of Warmies aboutthe tremendous impact that Warmies have had for Fairway Cares Package recipients of all ages. Scott tells the story of how he and Sherri met and talks about Warmies mission to bring comfort and well-being to children, parents, and anyone else who needs a long warm hug.Links:https://www.fairwaycares.org/https://warmies.com/Produced by China Shop Productions https://www.chinashopproductions.com/

Sherri talks with Jennifer Rome about her journey toovercoming breast cancer and becoming a Warrior for Bra Couture. Jennifer explains the gifts she discovered from facing turmoil, finding joy in the little things, and taking things one day at a time. She shares her vision as a Fairway Cares Champion, and her passion for providing a support system forthose facing critical illness.Links:Bra Couture: https://bracouturekc.com/www.fairwaycares.orgProduced by China Shop Productions www.chinashopproductions.com

Louise Thaxton joins Sherri to tell the origin story of Fairway Cares, and how it has grown over the years. They talk about the impact that Fairway Cares packages have made for people in Louise's life, and that no matter the season, just do the next right thing!For more information on Fairway Cares please visitwww.fairwaycares.org. For more information on American Warrior Initiative (AWI), please visit americanwarriorinitiative.comProduced by China Shop Productions www.chinashopproductions.com