Org. 2 – Bolingbrook Community Television

Years ago my dad became involved with this organization and again when I moved back from California I thought it would be fun to do something with my dad. So I went to their class to be ok’ed to use the equipment. They give you a tutorial on the cameras and on the rules of the station. Fast forward a few years the city gave the ok to change the station from a strictly volunteer organization to a city commission. I became a commissioner last year so that means I am given a stipend for meetings I attend and for the city sponsored shoots. When a fellow station member produces their own show it is back to being a volunteer. Last year I had the privilege of being asked to interview a fellow Bolingbrook resident about the 5K he was initiating to raise money for the Fox Foundation, which provides funds for Parkinson’s research, it was called the “Shake it Off 5K.” Last week I got to do a follow up interview. This gentleman has run many 5Ks, half-marathons, full marathons, and is currently training to do a triathlon. He gives inspirational talks around the country and has raised thousands of dollars for the Fox Foundation. He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s over 8 years ago and hasn’t let it stop him.