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Catalyst Radio: Phoenix Society provides peer support opportunities for burn survivors

Catalyst Radio
Catalyst Radio
7/27/12 12:30pm
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in collaboration with Linda Gellasch and WYCE Radio 88.1 FM

Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors works to empower through peer support, education and advocacy.
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About Catalyst Radio

Catalyst Radio is the weekly public affairs radio program of Community Media Center, with producer and host Linda Gellasch. The program is a feature of WYCE and The Rapidian and includes interviews with organizations and people working on social change and community support, examines media and free speech issues, and takes a look at the behind-the-scenes of Rapidian reporting. You can catch it on air at noon every Friday on WYCE 88.1 FM or streaming on the Grand Rapids Community Media Center Website.

Past Catalyst Radio episodes are archived on The Rapidian.

Burn survivors are provided a learning community through Phoenix Society’s peer support programs.

Burn survivors are provided a learning community through Phoenix Society’s peer support programs. /Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors

Firefighter Rob Feeney was injured while battling a notorious nightclub fire. He now advocates with PSFBS for safety measures.

Firefighter Rob Feeney was injured while battling a notorious nightclub fire. He now advocates with PSFBS for safety measures. /Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors

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INTERVIEW

This episode of Catalyst Radio highlights the national nonprofit organization Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors, which is headquartered here in Grand Rapids. We are joined in the studio by Executive Director Amy Acton, who tells of the programs and services of the organization that have a focus on providing peer support. Acton also shares with us some of the stories of burn survivors.

 

MUSIC

This edition of Catalyst Radio features the song “Stronger” by local artist Karisa Wilson, who lends the inspiring song to a number of releases.

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