Listen to this week’s podcast as the Executive Director and Founder of the Extraordinary Lives Foundation, Mara James, joins our host, Roy Kessel, Founder of the Sports Philanthropy Network and talks about her inspiration for Piggie Bear and how the Power of Piggie Bear can transform young lives.
Topics covered in this week’s podcast include:
- Mental Health
- Children’s mental health and wellness
- Depression
- Bi-polar disease
- Fundraising
- Mental Health Awareness Month (May)
- Extraordinary Lives Foundation
Start – 0:25 – Background of the Extraordinary Lives Foundation and the Inspiration for Piggie Bear
4:20 – What influenced Mara to write a book about Piggie Bear
7:00 – How to relate with Children most effectively
13:55 – How Children are affected by the book
14:40 – Talking about Improv night raising money for Extraordinary Lives
17:50 – Goals for Piggie Bear
18:15 – What should people expect for Mental Health day
19:30 – Significance of Lime Green Color
23:55 – Empower a child campaign
25:55 – What is in the Piggie Bear teaching guide?
30:15 – Why sports is a great way to get the word out
36:20 – Best way to contact Mara and learn more about Piggie Bear and the Extraordinary Lives Foundation
