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The Enfield Fourth of July Town Celebration takes place July 10, 11 and 12th! Check out our interview with Izzy Post Ruhland, Marketing Director, Enfield Fourth of July Town Celebration with WFSB's Renee DiNino to hear all about it!!! America is celebrating 250 years and you’ll find all the feels in Enfield! The mission?  To provide the residents of Enfield CT and the surrounding communities a three-day Fourth of July Celebration at no charge, including music, parade, races, demonstrations, kid's ride's and games, with much, much more! Don’t forget the fireworks Sunday night!

The Travelers Championship 6.22- 6.28 – TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, CTBirdies for Charity is BACK and so are our Birdies Podcasts! Take a listen to Debbie Baker, Director of Development for Riverfront Recapture, a FIRST TIME Birdies for Charity participant tells WFSB’s Renee DiNino how excited they are to be a part of this opportunity to raise funds and awareness for this organization!  CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS: Birdies for Charity - Travelers Championship - TPC River Highlands NOTE: Join WFSB’s own Renee DiNino onsite at the Travelers Championship from Wednesday June 24th to Sunday June 28th interviewing non-profits taking advantage of this incredible opportunity that gives charities, essentially FREE money through end of play! ABOUT:In 2004, The Travelers Championship launched the Birdies for Charity program, adopting a national model that has seen great success in other markets. Today, the Birdies for Charity program continues to develop and thrive and has become an easy and effective fundraising opportunity for every 501c3 organization. Birdies for Charity is a giving platform that utilizes the excitement around the Travelers Championship to help nonprofits across the region raise awareness and funds to support their missions. Thanks to the support of Webster Bank, organizations have the opportunity to receive a 15% bonus on every donation through the program.If You are a Charity:All registered 501c3 organizations in the Northeast United States can participate once registered. You can solicit donations and know that the heavy lifting of administration and billing will be taken care of by the Travelers Championship, with no credit card or administration fees. There is no minimum amount organizations must raise to participate or receive the 15% bonus. Register your organization by May 30!If You are a Charity Donor:It is gratifying to know that 100% of every donation collected goes directly to your specified charity. All administrative costs and online fees are covered to make this possible. Plus, through the Bonus Bucks Pool, the tournament is able to give every charity an additional 15% of every donation to make the deal even sweeter.

Bryan Brown has covered a staggering number of miles with his Fidelco guide dogs. Growing up in extremely rural settings – including one Colorado town with a population of 52 in a mountain pass with no television or radio signals 65 miles from the nearest grocery store – he learned early in his teens that the best entertainment was found outside. When he lost his vision at age 17 due to retinal detachment, he believed the outdoor adventure part of his life had come to an end. Fast forward to 2004. There are many reasons Bryan found his way to Fidelco, but perhaps the most striking was the difference he experienced between the way Fidelco approaches placement compared to other guide dog schools. When Bryan first became a Fidelco client, he was running his own business and didn’t have time to take several weeks off to travel to a placement facility. Fidelco’s In-Community Placement model suited his busy life, and he quickly realized that this wasn’t the only thing that set them apart. He was struck by Fidelco’s commitment to preserving his dignity throughout the training process, not to mention their willingness to go above and beyond in every way. It was with his first Fidelco guide dog, Tarik, that he learned to hike independently, reopening a door that he once thought closed forever. With his second Fidelco dog, Oscar, things really took off, and Bryan reached incredible heights. With Oscar by his side, he hiked the majority of the Appalachian Trail, as well as portions of the Continental Divide Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail, the Ice Age Trail, and many others. Together they covered thousands of miles, even living full-time in a 40-foot motorcoach for two years, during which, thanks to intrepid friends and hired drivers, they never slept in the same place two nights in a row for an entire 365 days. Bryan and Oscar’s bond was so strong that it took a few years after Oscar’s passing before Bryan was ready for a successor dog, but ultimately the time did come. First came Zuke and then, in August of 2025, his current guide dog, Koda. Of all his dogs, Koda is the one who gravitates the most to his people. Whether Bryan is shoveling snow during the Wisconsin winter or in his workshop, Koda is there. And it is in that workshop where another chapter of Bryan’s story is unfolding. As someone who once had maple saplings growing in the seams of his backpack, Bryan has a keen understanding of how harsh extreme hiking can be. And while he calls the intricately stitched leather harnesses that Fidelco guide dogs use “works of art,” he knows that in some settings, function wins out over form every time. That’s why Bryan began tinkering with alternative leashes and harnesses made of extremely durable, lightweight, not to mention dishwasher safe, materials. Today he crafts innovative gear that can potentially last across generations of guide dog teams while offering a functional edge, whether navigating a trail or daily life. Bryan dreams of a day when his home-based enterprise is a sustainable, equitable business that not only revolutionizes the guide dog harness industry but also employs people who are blind to build the component parts of each hand-crafted item. From the wild woods and waters of Colorado and Wisconsin and beyond to life in a roving motor home and the many hours spent in his current workshop, Bryan Brown is all in when it comes to Fidelco and the guide dog community.  

Renee chats with Lauren Amendola of the Arthritis Foundation and Dr Glaser a Pediatric Rheumatologist at Yale, being honored by the Arthritis Foundation at this years Jingle Bell Run! Sunday, December 14th at the Surf Club in Madison, CT  www.JBR.org/Connecticut www.Arthritis.org   Registration will open at 8:30am and races will begin at 9:30am. Participants are invited to join us that morning for a group warm up stretch led by our friends at Ivy Rehab, enjoy photos with Santa, and our coffee & cocoa station.    Participants are also invited to get a head start on their Jingle Bell Run experience at our Packet Pick Up event hosted by our friends at Ivy Rehab. Taking place on Friday, December 12th at the Ivy Rehab Clinic in Guilford, CT. Attendees can grab their pre-race materials, enjoy activities with our Friends at Ivy Rehab, enter a raffle for a brand new massage gun, and more. Guests can also take 15% off their purchase at Playa Bowls that day, enjoy discounts on memberships and classes at Pure Barre, and other in-store shopping deals while supporting the 2025 Jingle Bell Run. 

Fidelco Guide Dog Client Amelia Lillie and her guide dog Morgan have been together for 6 months. As you'll hear in our conversation it was a quick bond and they are now taking over the world!  Fidelco German Shepherd Dogs are bred from Bavarian stock to ensure ideal characteristics for guide dog work such as intelligence, temperament, stamina and stability. Fidelco guide dogs are responsible for our clients’ safety at all times. This formidable task requires an uncompromising focus on the quality of the breed, extensive training, and thoughtful matching and placement. For 60 years, Fidelco has been unwaveringly dedicated to its mission of breeding and training our German Shepherd guide dogs - and then expertly matching them with our clients across North America who are blind or visually impaired. Our passion is to produce the highest quality guide dogs, dogs who are partners in the engaged and vibrant lives of our clients. Our focus has never shifted from guide dogs, or from providing increased independence and mobility to you, our valued clients. When you become a Fidelco client, you benefit from not only our deeply rooted heritage but our bright and steady future as well. If you are interested in a Fidelco guide dog, or want to help, become a puppy raiser or donate visit: www.fidelco.org

James (Jim) lives in South Dakota with his wife, Linda and is the parent of two adult children. He partnered with Fidelco guide dog, “Dax” in May 2022. Diagnosed with glaucoma in the early 2000’s, Jim was declared legally blind in 2013. He is a retired forester and veteran. When Jim’s doctor told him he was eligible for services through the Veterans Administration, he decided to take advantage of these services and traveled to Chicago where he received six weeks of orientation and mobility training and support at the Hines VA Blind Rehabilitation Center. As a result of his training, Jim became a proficient white cane traveler and utilized the life skills training that he received to continue his hobbies of gardening (he’s a master gardener) and woodworking. Jim recognized that in his small community, people needed to be better educated about white cane travel by individuals with vision impairment and how to support them. With a retired teacher, Joanna Jones, who was also a parishioner at his church, Jim co-authored a children’s book, Grandpa’s White Cane, which was published in 2003. To further his goal of educating the community about white cane travel, Jim and Joanna began making presentations to students in local elementary schools. While Jim had become a proficient white cane traveler, he wanted to gain even greater independence with a Fidelco guide dog. Jim has said that having a literal set of second eyes to help him navigate has been a game changer. Busy man that he is, Dax has enabled him to travel more quickly and safely. Photo by Spearfish Creek.  Photo of Jim in classroom with Dax with “Grandpa’s White Cane” book cover on screen behind them.

“Free to Be Me” — The Social Chase Hosts First Fundraiser Concert Gala to Support the Autism Community Waterbury, CT — November 20, 2025 — Local nonprofit The Social Chase, Inc. is inviting media outlets to cover — and request interviews for — its First Fundraiser Concert Gala, an uplifting evening of music, celebration, and community advocacy for neurodivergent teens and adults. The event will take place Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at La Bella Vista, 380 Farmwood Road, Waterbury, Connecticut. Headlining the evening: Chris “Big Dog” Davis — Two-time Grammy-nominated, #1 Billboard-charting producer with over 20 hit singles Al “DJ ACT” Taylor — Renowned Connecticut entertainer Guests will enjoy dinner, live music, auctions, raffles, and dancing — all in support of inclusive programming for teens and adults with autism and other disabilities.

Hawk Studios CT – remember that name! I had a chance to chat with Joe Hawk, founder of this powerhouse local film house! Already known for Article 92 a sci-fi drama available on Amazon Prime video, now has a new project filming in Connecticut right now!   The White House is Fake…before you get excited, it’s not about any current political issues. It’s dating back to 1957! It’s a political thriller with secret tunnels that truly exist here in CT! He’s also looking for extras in November (details about where in the podcast)! The production has filmed all over CT and will be in Ansonia, Tolland, Putnam, Farmington, Old Wethersfield and event shooting scenes at West Haven PD!!!   The White House Is Fake..coming soon!!!   Stay updated with Hawk Studios CT: www.thehawkstudios.com   About Joe Hawk: Joseph D McGee (also known as J.D. Hawk) was born in Hartford, CT and started in the industry as a writer while his early work in 2016; served as a fiction and non-fiction author. After finding the passion for writing, he formed McGee Productions in 2016 to serve video clients needs on the East Coast. After the passing of his father Stephen McGee, he re-branded the company into Hawk Studios. He operates a video production company and serves clients all over the USA and acts as Writer, DOP, Producer, and Director. He is a 10 time award winning winner indie filmmaker.

Fidelco Apprentice Instructor Saige Grace Martinelli shares her journey with Fidelco Guide Dogs with Renee DiNino. “Why I started at Fidelco was because I fell in love with working with dogs but always wanted to do something that helped people and made a difference. During Covid I watched the documentary, Pick of the Litter, and quickly into watching it, I realized what I wanted to do with my life. Working with Fidelco has taken the two things I'm extremely passionate about, dogs and helping people, and made it my reality. I love getting asked what I do for a living because I cannot brag enough about what we do here at Fidelco. I hope someday young adults can see and here what we’re doing and have the same realization that I had.” - Sage About Fidelco German Shepherd Dogs are bred from Bavarian stock to ensure ideal characteristics for guide dog work such as intelligence, temperament, stamina and stability. Fidelco guide dogs are responsible for our clients’ safety at all times. This formidable task requires an uncompromising focus on the quality of the breed, extensive training, and thoughtful matching and placement. TO find out more ways to help Fideoc visit: www.Fidelco.org

On behalf of the Simsbury Police Union, the Hometown Foundation and ACI Dynamix please join us for a special car show fundraiser in honor of Simsbury PD Animal Control Officer, Deb Clark. This community gathering will feature new and classic cars and local support from police and fire departments.  Date: October 11, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Location: Commuter Lot, Iron Horse Boulevard, Simsbury, CT Food: Burgers and hot dogs freshly prepared during the event About Deb Clark Deb Clark has dedicated her life to public service and helping both people and animals. Her journey is one of compassion, strength, and commitment: Fire Service: Served 10 years as a firefighter in Farmington, CT. Search & Rescue: Former member of the Farmington CERT team, where she was a K9 handler for their search and rescue unit. K9 Handler: Over 25 years of experience as a K9 handler, most recently training K9 Leo with the Canton Police Department and K9 Maverick with the Burlington Police Department. Animal Control Service: Currently serving as the Animal Control Officer for Simsbury, CT, a role she has held for the past three years. Let's come together and show support for Deb in her courageous battle with stage 4 bile duct cancer (a rare and aggressive cancer). The fundraiser will directly support her medical expenses, travel for treatments and overnight stays in Massachusetts, food, and transportation. We are calling on all Connecticut Police and Fire Departments, community members, car enthusiasts, and local businesses to bring together the strength and compassion of our community. Every donation, every car entry, and every volunteer effort will make a difference!

Believe 208 Run for the Brave and the Finest 5K takes please on Sunday 9.28.25 Renee DiNino spoke with founder Trish Buchanan about the importance of this event and the impact it has on law enforcement and first responders everywhere. The Believe 208 Run for the Brave and Finest is a chip-timed, certified USATF 5K race. The 'out and back' course begins at the Knights of Columbus, 1871 Main Street, East Hartford and continues along beautiful (and flat!) "Old Main Street" from East Hartford into South Windsor. The Believe 208 5K Run for the Brave and Finest, in Memory of East Hartford Police Officer Paul Buchanan, supports "Believe 208", an initiative in collaboration with the Connecticut Alliance to Benefit Law Enforcement (CABLE). Believe 208 works with CABLE to provide resources, training and information on all aspects of first responder well-being. The Believe 208 mission is to increase awareness of the unique challenges facing first responders and to be a trusted, influential source for first responders, their families, agencies and community stakeholders. Proceeds from the race help to fund education and training efforts and provide resources to first responders and families in need. Visit www.cablect.com for more information

Join us for an evening of fantastic fun and fundraising.  There will be food, drinks, live music, and live and silent auctions.  Renee DiNino speaks with Shelly Whitlock Pope, Executive Director   Shepard Meadows Equestrian Center is holding their 20th Anniversary Celebration! 10.4.26 Get your tickets for our biggest fundraiser of the year!  Funds raised during the event will aid our mission to support the growth and overall well-being of all individuals, including those with special needs, by providing equine-assisted services (EAS) in a safe, caring and professional environment.  We can't wait to celebrate our horses, programs, and facility during this wonderful evening at the farm! www.shepardmeadows.org/farmyardparty

Renee DiNino spoke with Teresa Wierbicki, Director of Strategic DevelopmentImmaCare Inc. and ImmaCare Solutions LLC and Fr Ray Kelly! With over 94 million views on one beautiful video singing at a wedding, Hallelujah, that started it all to his winning performance on Britain’s Got Talent with over 18 million views! Fr. Ray Kelly—the beloved Singing Irish Priest from Britain’s Got Talent—is coming to West Hartford for one night only! Tuesday, August 19 at 6:30 PMNorthwest Catholic High School See the Northwest Catholic High School Choir sing with Father Ray for one night only!!! Known for his moving voice, heartfelt storytelling, and charming audience engagement, Fr. Kelly delivers a concert experience you won’t forget! Tickets start at $25 — all proceeds support ImmaCare and our work to serve individuals experiencing homelessness. Watch Fr. Ray's rendition of "Everybody Hurts" during his audition on Britain's Got Talent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qynf7CzzuLc Watch Fr. Ray surprise a Bride and Groom with the Wedding Hallelujah https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYKwqj5QViQ  Get yours today: https://immacare.org/fr-ray-concert/ 

Abandoned New Haven Dog Still Needs A Home Jesse Shaw, Co-founder Fetch Dog Rescue in Connecticut shares an update on Bradley the abandoned dog from the streets of New Haven. He was named after the street he was found on and has gone through extensive training to be the best good boy ever. Earlier this year he was left out in the cold, tied to a pole at the end of a block in New Haven. Luckily, someone from the rescue family found him. Since then, he went from the New Haven Animal Shelter, Rescue 22 Foundation and is now with the B.A.R.K. Institute. To help Bradley find his forever home, share this story and of course visit www.fetch-rescue.com for more information.

Justin Rigney has over 25 years of professional dog training experience and was a Law Enforcement Officer for 17 years. He spent 10 years as a K-9 handler and trainer. His unique background and experience in civilian dog training and as Police service dog training sets him a part from other trainers in his field.

In this episode of Hello Connecticut, the podcast Renee DiNino speaks to Liz DiPace, Manager of Puppy Development about becoming a puppy raiser! Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation needs people to help raise these incredible hero dogs! For more information visit www.Fidelco.org About Puppy Raisers take our pups at about eight weeks of age. They love and care for them. They participate in weekly classes at our Fidelco training center. Then, when the pups are approximately 14 to 16 months old, they return them to us for formal guide dog training. Hundreds of families and individuals have participated in the Fidelco volunteer puppy raiser program over the years. They expose the pup to a wide variety of experiences in the home, on the street and in the world at large - the very things that the dogs will be required to handle as a guide for someone who is blind or visually impaired. Fidelco puppy raisers are the first influence in the lives of our Fidelco pups. Without their love, dedication and patience, we could not produce the quality of guide dog that is a hallmark of Fidelco.

On this episode of Hello Connecticut, Renee DiNino chats with Douglas S. Fuchs, Chief Operations Officer and Tim Restall President of Hartford Yard Goats about NorcomCT First Responders Night at Dunkin Stadium, home of the Hartford Yard Goats on July 31, 2025! ABOUT The First Responders Night at the Hartford Yard Goats will take place on July 31, 2025. This event will honor first responders from across Connecticut and Southern New England, and NorcomCT will be giving away 1,500 tickets and other promotional items on game day. NorcomCT, formerly Northeastern Communications, Inc., is one of Connecticut’s largest Motorola Solutions Radio Solutions Channel Partners, Motorola Service Elite Specialists and Motorola Manufacturer’s Representatives. For over 60 years NorcomCT has been serving customer’s communication needs through the design, sale, installation, and service of Motorola two-way radio and wireless data systems. ABOUT Dunkin' Park, home of Hartford Yard Goats, picked as country's best Double-A ballpark for 5th time! For tickets to this event visit: Yard Goats vs. Reading Fightin Phils - MyProVenue™  

Connecticut GC We Before Me Foundation 3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Lauren Messner of Connecticut GC We Before Me Foundation inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello! ABOUT The We Before Me Foundation provides youth hockey training, development, and advocacy for children and youth in the Greater Hartford region who would not otherwise have the resources or access to participate in the sport. www.webeforeme.org

Hartford Lions Soccer Academy 3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Kenniel Martin of Hartford Lions Soccer Academy inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello! ABOUT Our mission is to positively impact the development of youth in our community by providing soccer and life-enriching opportunities to young players of all ages and playing abilities, to create and nurture a valuable soccer learning experience, and to enhance their social and physical health, in a positive and safe environment. www.hlsasoccer.org

House of Heroes Connecticut Chapter 3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Paul Hoar from House of Heroes Connecticut Chapter inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello! ABOUTThe mission of House of Heroes, Inc. is to recognize and honor military and public safety veterans and/or their spouses who have served our country faithfully and sacrificially. Through providing support to these veterans and their spouses, House of Heroes, Inc. Volunteers attempt to express gratitude that can never be adequately expressed in words alone. www.hohct.org

3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Robin Sharp of Easter Seals Capital Region & Eastern CT inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello! www.easterseals.com/hartford

Wellspring Foundation 3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Dr Jessica Zoltani of Wellspring Foundation inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello! ABOUT At Wellspring Foundation, we believe that philanthropy is an opportunity to invest financial resources back into society to build the social, spiritual, and material wealth that can help better the lives of others. www.wellspringfoundation.com

Northern Middlesex YMCA 3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Betsy Schroeder of  Northern Middlesex YMCA inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello! ABOUT Our journey is not just about sports but also about providing our youth with educational and civic opportunities that empower them to achieve personal excellence and become catalysts of positive change in their communities.www.harlowsheroes.com The Northern Middlesex YMCA offers a path toward a fuller more productive life. The YMCA will provide to a broad spectrum of our community, high quality programs, services, and facilities that improve individual and family life, encourage healthier life styles and assist youth in developing into responsible adulthood. www.midymca.org

Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut 3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Victor Darr of Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello! www.biact.org

Shag Bark Hickory Farm 3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Katie hunt of Shag Bark Hickory Farm inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello! ABOUT Rosemary Malin founded Shag Bark 50 years ago. Her daughter Katie Malin-Hunt teach lessons at their farm in East Windsor, CT.Shag Bark offers weekly lessons. A Preschool program for students ages 2-5 that meets in the spring and fall. We offer Homeschool programs,Equine therapy and more.Shag Bark Hickory Farm is a nonprofit organization. We are able to provide a scholarship program for families in need and a safe haven for our semi retired horses. www.shagbarkhickoryfarm.weebly.com

Bridgeport Caribe Youth Leaders 3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with John Torres and Liliana Serrano of Bridgeport Caribe Youth Leaders inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello! ABOUT Our journey is not just about sports but also about providing our youth with educational and civic opportunities that empower them to achieve personal excellence and become catalysts of positive change in their communities.www.harlowsheroes.com www,bcyl.org

Blue Line Jars 3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Brittany Murphy of Blue Line Jars inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello! ABOUT Blue Line Jars started with a mason jar and a mission. In 2020, as “defund the police” rhetoric grew louder and law enforcement morale reached a low point, we wanted to send a different message: you’re seen, and you’re appreciated. It began with hand-delivering mason jars filled with candy to local officers during COVID — a simple gesture that sparked something much bigger. www.bluelinejars.com

Medical Aid to Haiti Inc, (MATH) 3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Anne D’Orvilliers of Medical Aid to Haiti Inc, (MATH)  inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello! ABOUT In 2002, a medical ministry established at the Church of St. Peter Claver (West Hartford, CT) began what would become an organized series of missions to conduct mobile healthcare clinics for underserved communities in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. www.medicalaidtohaiti.org

Carter Kane Interviews 3 Cares 3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with booth producer and intern Carter Kane interviews Channel 3’s Renee DiNino inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello! www,wfsb.com got to podcasts for Hello Connecticut

Harlows Heroes 3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Krista Harlows Heroes inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello! ABOUT At Harlows Heroes, our mission is dedicated to providing essential funding and support for current and retired canines who are or have faithfully served our communities. Our mission is to ensure that these remarkable animals, who have selflessly devoted their lives to protecting and serving, receive the care, love, recognition and necessary and essential protective and training equipment they deserve during their time on the job and during retirement. www.harlowsheroes.com

Presenting Sponsor of The Travelers Championship – Trinity Health of New England 3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Dr Adam Perrin Associate Professor of Family Medicine for  Presenting Sponsor of The Travelers Championship – Trinity Health of New England, inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello! www.trinityhealthofne.org

Fitness Class Training & Open Doors Outdoors 3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with George Udal and Matthew Udal of Fitness Class Training inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello! About To provide low cost fitness classes, using the funds to support animal, Veteran, and community based charities. They are also promoting Open Doors Outdoors visit www.opendoorsoutdoors.org www.fitnessct.org

Warm the Children 3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Kristen Holden of Warm the Children inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello! ABOUT Warm The Children is a family of 27 non-profit organizations whose missions are the same: providing new winter clothing and footwear for their community’s neediest children. All 27 organizations are IRS 501 (c) 3 tax-exempt. For more information, please email us at [email protected] www.warmthechildren.org

A Better Chance Glastonbury 3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Rhonda Rawlins of A Better Chance Glastonbury inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello! About The mission of Glastonbury A Better Chance (GABC) is to offer young men of color from underserved communities with demonstrated ability and good character the opportunity to obtain an excellent education in the town of Glastonbury so they can attend prestigious colleges and universities and assume positions of leadership in American society. www.glastonburyabc.org

Eli’s Garden of Healing 3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Kyle Zukauskas of Eli’s Garden of Healing inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello! ABOUT Eli’s Garden of Healing is hard at work to transform a former Winchester Repeating Arms machine gun test firing range at DeNicola Park in Hamden, Connecticut into a healing garden for anyone impacted by violence. www.elisgardenofhealing.com

Community Dining Room 3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Judith Barron and Mike Bishop of Community Dining Room inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello! ABOUT Founded in 1985, the Community Dining Room (CDR) is a private, not-for-profit organization providing food, support, and companionship to our shoreline neighbors. We serve the south-central Connecticut shoreline. www.communitydiningroom.org

Paws Rescue League 3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Janessa Alvarez and Krista Hany of Paws Rescue League inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello! About At Paws Rescue League, we believe each and every dog deserves a fighting chance, a family of their own, and to experience love. We work tirelessly to find the best possible homes for every dog we save. In addition to young, healthy dogs, we make a point to also rescue seniors, dogs with special needs, moms, and other “less desirable” dogs  who often get overlooked. Our organization, run entirely by volunteers, was founded by individuals with a deep passion for dog rescue and a steadfast commitment to do MORE to help save dogs. www.pawsrescueleague.org

Rotary Club of Middletown 3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Lakisha Hyatt of Rotary Club of Middletown inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello! ABOUT Are you eager to make a positive impact in your community and the world? Our club members are dedicated people with a passion for community service, goodwill, and fellowship. Being a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group on a mission: to make a difference. www.middletownrotary.org

Dog Star Rescue 3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Amanda Ominsky of Dog Star Rescue Foundation inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello! ABOUT Saving over 7,000 rescue dogs and counting, Dog Star Rescue places stray, abandoned, shelter, and owner surrender dogs of all breeds and ages into qualified, caring, lifelong homes. Adopt with us, volunteer with us, foster with us, or support us in any way you can. www.dogstarrescue.org

CJK Foundation 3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Ben Klanica of CJK Foundation inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello! ABOUT The journey to mental health is a challenging road for patients and their supporting families alike. Enduring the pain. The struggle to find answers. The weight of this journey should not be endured alone.www.cjk-foundation.org

Wishes on Wheels 3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Ron Apinis of Wishes on Wheels inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello! ABOUT Wishes on Wheels, Inc. is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization made up of passionate and hardworking volunteers committed to a shared goal - to organize a family-friendly truck convoy and event to bring together families, friends, and community members to support children with life-threatening medical conditions. Dozens of local Wish Kids look forward to Wishes On Wheels as an annual tradition that simply can't be missed. Many of the truck drivers volunteer to have Wish Families ride along with them during the Convoy. When the Wish Kids arrive, they carefully select the truck they will ride shotgun in during the Convoy or search until they find "their truck" from the previous year. Upon return to Rentschler Field in East Hartford, there is more fun, food, and festivities to help raise money for this important cause. www.wishesonwheels.com

Leadership Greater Hartford 3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Larisa Kottke of Leadership Greater Hartford inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello! Visit www.leadershipgh.org for more!

Senior Resources Agency on Aging 3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Alison Dvorak of Senior Resources Agency on Aging, inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello! ABOUT Senior Resources is a strong voice for eastern Connecticut’s aging population. Through our involvement at the federal, state and local level we work to enhance the quality of life for older persons. In addition to advocating legislatively, our continuing work with volunteer and citizen groups increases public awareness of senior issues. www.seniorresourcesec.org

Special Olympics Connecticut 3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Mike Mason of Special Olympics Connecticut,  inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello!   ABOUT The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities; giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. Special Olympics Connecticut provides year-round sports training and competition opportunities for nearly 14,000 athletes (individuals with intellectual disabilities) and Special Olympics Unified Sports® partners (individuals without intellectual disabilities who are the athletes’ teammates). Special Olympics is about inspiring inclusion for people of all abilities through sport and revealing the champion in all of us. www.soct.org

Operation Fuel 3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Perkin Simpson of Operation Fuel, inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello! ABOUT Operation Fuel was founded in 1977 after a worldwide oil embargo caused an unprecedented escalation in the price of home heating. Although federal and state governments had developed energy assistance programs for families experiencing poverty, low-income working families who were not eligible for government help and in crisis were left out in the cold. To address the crisis in Connecticut, a collaboration among religious communities, industry leaders in banking, insurance, and utilities, Father Thomas Lynch, and Governor Ella Grasso created Operation Fuel, intended to provide relief for residents who fell through the gaps of government assistance programs.   ww.operationfuel.org

Hartford Performs 3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Sarah Asmar of Hartford Performs, inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello! ABOUT Hartford Performs brings visiting artists into Hartford Public Schools to teach curriculum in creative new ways and bring students out to area arts venues to experience professional dance, music, theater and museums. We also provide Hartford teachers with professional-learning programs to integrate art techniques in their classrooms which help kids learn and develop. More than 11,000 students in all 30 PreK-Grade 8 public schools in our city benefit from our system each year. www.hartfordperforms.org  

H.O.P.E Partners of Farmington 3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Toni Andreoli of H.O.P.E Partners of Farmington, inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Chairity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello! ABOUT Our organization thrives on partnerships, volunteers, and community collaborations to provide vital support services, helping people of all ages. We prioritize preserving dignity and safety for seniors and individuals with disabilities. www.hpof.org

Racquets for Life Foundation 3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Cat Clark of Racquets for Life Foundation inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello! ABOUT Breaking down the financial barriers for children and young adults through age 25 to allow for the introduction and sustainability of the lifetime activity of racquet sports. www.rflfoundation.org

Protectors of Animals, Inc 3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Jody Macrina of Protectors of Animals, inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello! ABOUT We are a nonprofit 501(c)3 no-kill animal shelter and rescue. POA was formed in 1975 to rescue abandoned, abused and stray cats and dogs. Today we are one of the oldest and most respected animal welfare organizations in the northeast. POA is here to stay! You will not find a more dedicated, experienced or thorough resource for improving the lives of Connecticut cats and dogs. We confine our focus to our home state because this is where our infrastructure and resources reside, as well as our leadership. www.poainc.org

Alzheimer's Association, CT Chapter 3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with MaryLou Gannotti of the Alzheimer’s Association, CT Chapter, inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello! ABOUTThe Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. www.alz.org