Beyond Sports
Host(s): Hannah Stanley
Time: Sunday 5:00 a.m. - 6:00 a.m.
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Beyond Sports is the ESPN AM 1000 public affairs show. Airing Sunday mornings, from 5-6am, Beyond Sports strives to present topical guests and stories in an entertaining and comfortable format. Each week your host, Hannah Stanley, brings a new show covering a current issue, news item, upcoming event, or local charity.
Hannah Stanley is the Public Affairs Manager for ESPN AM 1000, and a long-time ESPN employee. She is co-chair of the Chicago Chapter of the Disney VoluntEars, and involved with TEAM ESPN. She resides in the far western suburbs with her husband and son.
Please email ideas for shows to beyondsports@espnchicago.com.
 Beyond Sports talked with the Jeremy Weisbach, founder of Jimmy Insulin, about Diabetes Awareness Month. [+]Beyond Sports talked with the March of Dimes regarding Prematurity Awareness Month, and eating properly to help assure that everyone gets a full nine months. [+]Beyond Sports talked with Adam Garone, CEO and Co-Founder of Movember for testicular and prostate cancer research, as well as Jerry Perisho, author of I Barf, Therefore I Am about his journey with prostate cancer. [+]Author John Anderson joined Beyond Sports to talk about his book, "Stand By Her: A Breast Cancer Guide for Men", and discuss how men can best support the women in his life if they are diagnosed with breast cancer. [+]Estrella Rosenberg joined Beyond Sports to talk about Big Love Little Hearts, an organization helping children get life saving surgery to correct their congenital heart defects. [+]Jonny Imerman joined Beyond Sports to talk about Imerman Active one of the branches of Imerman Angels, the largest one-on-one cancer support network in the world. [+]Chauncey Niziol, of Chauncey's Great Outdoors joined Hannah on this week's Beyond Sports to discuss taking advantage of the great outdoors during the upcoming cooler winter months, including hunting, ice fishing, cross-country skiing, etc.
[+]September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and Beyond Sports talked with Jerry Perisho, author of "I Barf, Therefore I Am: A Sensitive Comedy Writer's Relationship with Cancer". [+]Beyond Sports talked with Marti Jones about her upcoming breast cancer fundraiser, and Adam Garone, CEO and Co-Founder of Movember for testicular and prostate cancer research. [+]Chicago Gateway Green is sometimes called the best kept secret in Chicago. Known best for it's Green Tie Ball, coming up on September 26th, Chicago Gateway Green has been beautifying Chicago for over twenty years. [+]The American Heart Associations, 2009 Chicagoland Start! Heart Walks are coming up soon. [+]Beyond Sports today focused on the autoimmune disease Lupus, and discussed the upcoming Lupus walks. [+]The 2009 ALS Walk 4 Life is coming up and benefits the Les Turner ALS Foundation based here in Illinois. [+]The Partnership for a Drug-Free America joined us with Tari Marshall from Prevention First, and discussed ways for parents to talk with their children about not using drugs and alcohol. [+]Beyond Sports today discussed the upcoming event: Charitable Chicago. [+]Jimmy Insulin founder Jeremy Weisbach joined Beyond Sports to talk what him to found Jimmy Insulin, 1-on-1 Diabetes Support. [+]Beyond Sports today talked with many guests regarding Tramatic Brain Injuries, and their personal experiences in dealing with them. [+]Founder Jonny Imerman joined Beyond Sports to talk about his personal fight with testicular cancer and the experience that led him to found Imerman Angels. [+]The V Foundation raises money for cancer research. 100% of all funds raised is distributed to researchers who apply for grants to help find treatments and ultimately a cure for cancer. [+]Beyond Sports was joined by Alex Whitley, who is about to climb Mt. Elbrus in Russia to raise funds for Alopecia research. [+]Beyond Sports discussed firework safety, and safe celebrating prior to the upcoming 4th of July holiday. [+]Beyond Sports discussed the effects of a different type of diet on athletic performance. Tri-athlete, Rip Esselstyn joined us to discuss his book, the Engine 2 Diet. [+]Beyond Sports discussed MLB's upcoming tribute to the 70th anniversary of Lou Gehrig's famous Farewell to Baseball Speech. MLB has partnered with four ALS organizations to raise awareness and funds for research. [+]Tony Enrietto, President and COO of the USO of Illinois, and Allison Ruble, Entertainment and Community Director for the USO of Illinois both joined Beyond Sports in studio to discuss the Patriotic Six, the six weeks from Memorial Day to the 4th of July. [+]This will be the 11th season of the Play Sun SmartTM program. The MLB dedicated May 22nd as Play Sun SmartTM skin cancer awareness day and skin cancer screenings will take place at team ballparks throughout the spring and summer. [+]Assistant U.S. Attorney David Weisman joined Beyond Sports to discuss Project Safe Neighborhoods, a comprehensive, strategic approach to reducing gun crime in America. [+]Lauren Claytor from Children's Memorial Hospital joined Beyond Sports to tell us about the upcoming Race for the Kids 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, June 20. [+]Beyond Sports was joined by Anne Munoz-Furlong, founder of FAAN, Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network to discuss the need and importance for Food Allergy Awareness Week (May 10-16, 2009)
[+]InfantSEE is a public health program providing no cost comprehensive eye and vision assessments for all children between the ages of 6 and 12 months. [+]Beyond Sports talked about the Fair Housing Act, and the Fair Housing Legal Support Center at John Marshall Law School in Chicago. [+]In celebration of Earth Day, Beyond Sports was joined by Chicago's very own, host of Planet Green's "Total Wrecklamation", Jodi Murphy [+]The March of Dimes annual fundraising walk, the March for Babies, and is taking place at 6 different Chicagoland locations on Sunday, April 26th. [+]The state of Illinois has changed the law regarding organ donation and has set up a new organ donors registry. [+]Founder Jonny Imerman joined Beyond Sports to talk about his personal fight with testicular cancer and the experience that led him to found Imerman Angels. [+]Beyond Sports today talked about head and neck injury prevention in addition to the current mortgage crisis facing many in America. [+] Each year, an estimated 500,000 persons in the United States sustain a brain or spinal cord injury. ThinkFirst is a Winfield, IL based organization and joined us to discuss prevention and awareness. [+]Gambling addiction is a local as well as national problem, which is especially brought to the limelight during this time of year, which the college basketball tournament costing business an estimated $1.7 billion in worker productivity. [+]The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is the only national organization creating hope in a comprehensive way through research, patient support, community outreach and advocacy for a cure. [+]Working with the American Heart Association, Beyond Sports dedicated three weeks of shows to various aspects of heart health and how to live a heart healthier lifestyle. [+]Working with the American Heart Association, Beyond Sports dedicated three weeks of shows to various aspects of heart health and how to live a heart healthier lifestyle. [+]Working with the American Heart Association, Beyond Sports dedicated three weeks of shows to various aspects of heart health and how to live a heart healthier lifestyle. [+]The Cook County Sheriff is focusing on keeping people safe on Superbowl Sunday. Sheriff Tom Dart joined us to encourage people to select a designated driver. Glaucoma is a disease that can affect all ages. We learned more about it from Dr. Doug Juvan. [+]Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner, Dr. Mason joined Beyond Sports to discuss adult obesity, and some of the ways to combat obesity, as well as prevent it in yourself and your family. [+]With the intense winter weather upon us, Beyond Sports was dedicated to discussing ways to save energy, winterize your home and car, and where to turn for help if needed (shelters, energy companies, etc.) [+]The 12th Annual Step Up For Kids benefitting Children's Memorial Foundation will be on January 25th, at the Aon Center. [+]Leukemia is the number one killing disease of children between the ages of 1-14. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's School & Youth Programs (School & Youth) is a service learning program for our nation's school-age children. [+]The Greater Chicago Food Depository serves over 500,000 hungry men, women and children in Cook County every year, and during the past few months, our member agency partners have seen a surge in demand of 33 percent. [+]IDOT is focusing on Click-it or Ticket, Don't Drink and Drive, and keeping highway deaths down during this holiday season. The USO is working to take care of our service men and women as they travel during the holidays. [+]Beyond Sports focuses this week on the Chicagoland drive for Toys For Tots. Special guest Gunnery Sgt. R. Lee Ermey joins Hannah and Artie to talk about this program, and his involvement with it. [+]The V Foundation raises money for cancer research. 100% of all funds raised is distributed to researchers who apply for grants to help find treatments and ultimately a cure for cancer. [+]Chauncey Niziol, of Chauncey's Great Outdoors joined Hannah and Artie on this week's Beyond Sports to discuss taking advantage of the great outdoors during the cooler winter months, including hunting, ice fishing, cross-country skiing, etc.
[+]Thanksgiving marks the start of the holiday season, and with that comes the need to be prepared. Beyond Sports today focuses on helping you be ready. [+]November is prematurity awareness month and the March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. [+]The group Bald Girls Do Lunch will be hosting an event on November 15th, in Naperville. This organization is for women with Alopecia Areata - the topic for today's program. [+]Beyond Sports discussed the Great American Smokeout sponsored by The American Cancer Society. [+]Today, Beyond Sports discussed the current restoration project for Buckingham Fountain. The entire fountain, and surrounding park is being fully restored. [+]Lorraine Carli from the National Fire Protection Association joined Beyond Sports from their headquarters in Massachusetts to discuss Fire Prevention. [+]Jonny Imerman joined Beyond Sports to talk about Imerman Active one of the branches of Imerman Angels, the largest one-on-one cancer support network in the world. [+]This week Beyond Sports spoke to Dawn Geras of the Save Abandoned Babies Foundation [+]Nick Henry and Mike Barnacle, co-founders of the Veterans Legal Support Center at John Marshall Law School, joined Beyond Sports to talk about recent expansions of the Legal Support Center, and how it can benefit local veterans. [+]With this past weekends record rainfalls, and subsequent flooding, Hannah and Artie dedicated this week to reviewing ways to handle and recover from floods in your own house. [+]September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and Beyond Sports talked with Jerry Perisho, author of "I Barf, Therefore I Am: A Sensitive Comedy Writer's Relationship with Cancer". [+]With the upcoming local and federal elections, Beyond Sports spent some time with Ken Menzel, Election Specialist with the Illinois State Board of Elections, to learn more about voting and registering to vote. [+]Mike Stout from IDOT joined Beyond Sports to discuss the Labor Day Holiday and what the state of Illinois will be doing to help prevent drunk driving this weekend, and throughout the year. [+]Dave Juday will be the MC for the Naperville Walk for Lupus Now on September 14th. [+]Carmen DeFalco of ESPN AM 1000 will be participating in the Chicago Tri-athelon on Sunday, August 24th to raise money and awareness for Cystic Fibrosis. [+]The Partnership for a Drug-Free America is launching a new "Time to Talk" initiative, encouraging parents to talk with their children about not using drugs and alcohol. [+]Chicago Gateway Green is sometimes called the best kept secret in Chicago. Known best for it's Green Tie Ball, coming up on September 13th, Chicago Gateway Green has been beautifying Chicago for over twenty years. [+]The Susan G. Koman 3-day Walk for breast cancer is happening in Chicago on August 8, 9, and 10. [+]InfantSEE is a public health program providing no cost comprehensive eye and vision assessments for all children between the ages of 6 and 12 months. [+]The V Foundation raises money for cancer research. 100% of all funds raised is distributed to researchers who apply for grants to help find treatments and ultimately a cure for cancer. [+]Lou Gehrig Day at Wrigley Field is coming up on July 13, 2008, and benefits the Les Turner ALS Foundation based here in Illinois. [+]Today's topics cover two important aspects of Fourth of July holiday safety: Don't Drink and Drive, and Firework Safety. [+]The American Heart Association just announced their new program of "Hands-Only" CPR, emilinating much of the confusion of administering CPR. Shaun Wiley of the American Heart Association joined us to discuss the new program as well as AEDs. [+]With the price of so many things skyrocketing, the country is moving towards a "greener" lifestyle. The city of Chicago has been a leader in this transition, and has helped pave the way through several innovations over the past few years. [+]Honor Flight Chicago is about to make it's inaugural flight, taking WWII veterans to the World War II monument in Washington DC. [+]During Memorial Day weekend, Beyond Sports talked with Mike Stout of IDOT about the national Click It or Ticket seatbelt safety campaign, and Janelle Rose from Sit Safe, a national program focusing on child car seat safety. [+]Beyond Sports discussed the new Illinois state program, "Ask Before You Eat", introduced on 5/13 by State of Illinois First Lady, Patricia Blagojevich. [+]On this Mother's Day - Beyond Sports focuses on Breast Cancer two organizations that fund both Breast cancer research and offer support to those battling breast cancer. [+]Shaun Wiley joined Beyond Sports to discuss the American Stroke Association's Power To End Stroke program, that has a tremendous amount of activities planned for May 4th. [+]2008 is the 40th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, and Beyond Sports talked about the Act, and the Fair Housing Legal Support Center at John Marshall Law School in Chicago. [+]The March of Dimes annual fundraising walk has been renamed the March for Babies, and is taking place at 6 different Chicagoland locations on Sunday, April 27. [+]The state of Illinois has changed the law regarding organ donation and has set up a new organ donors registry. Donors who signed up prior to January 1, 2006 might sign up again. [+]Tari Marshall of Prevention First joined Hannah and Artie in studio to discuss April being Alcohol Awareness Month, multiple issues related to drinking alcohol. [+]April is cancer control month, so Imerman Angels founder, and cancer survivor, Jonny Imerman joined Beyond Sports to discuss his locally based organization and database that pairs up cancer survivors with cancer fighters. [+]Gambling addiction is a local as well as national problem, which is especially brought to the limelight during this time of year, which the college basketball tournament costing business an estimated $1.7 billion in worker productivity. [+]Nick Henry, co-founder of the Veterans Legal Support Center at John Marshall Law School, joined Beyond Sports to talk about recent expansions of the Legal Support Center, and how it can benefit local veterans. [+]Beyond Sports hosts Hannah and Artie, and Shaun Wiley from the American Heart Association, discussed the potential problems that obesity can contribute to, as well as the benefits of a healthier lifestyle, lower body weight, and proper nutrition [+]The Lawndale Health Promotion Project is a coalition of North and South Lawndale organizations, businesses and health service providers and residents working to promote healthy lifestyles in these communities.
[+]Big Brothers Big Sisters is the oldest, largest and most effective youth mentoring ofganization in the United States, and they are currently recruiting for volunteers (especially minority men) to become mentors.
[+]Strokes are the third leading cause of death in this country, and the burden of stroke is greater among African Americans than in any other group.
[+]The NHTSA has a campaign that focuses on "Fans don't let fans drive drunk" and that, along with "Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving" were two of the main topics for the program.
[+]Sean Wiley of the American Heart Association about their initiative "Go Red For Women". February is American Heart Month and the AHA has many events to encourage people to take responsibility for their own heart health. [+]Robert Burns is the Director of Field Operations for NeighborWorks America and discussed the current state of affairs with mortgages, foreclosures, and the "mortgage crisis" within Illinois as well as the country. [+]Rufus Williams, President of the Chicago Board of Education, spoke to us about Real Men Read, the program that brings male volunteers into classrooms at 84 Chicago Public Schools with the purpose of increasing literacy [+]Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner, Dr. Mason joined Beyond Sports to discuss adult obesity, and some of the ways to combat obesity, as well as prevent it in yourself and your family. [+]The State of Illinois passed the Smoke Free Illinois law that goes into effect on January 1, 2008. [+]Beyond Sports focused on the upcoming holiday season, and the prevention of Drunk and Drugged driving. [+]The American Heart Association joined Beyond Sports to talk about their new program Start!, that calls on all Americans and their employers to create a culture of physical activity and health to live longer, heart-healthy lives through walking. [+]Beyond Sports focuses this week on the Chicagoland drive for Toys For Tots. Special guest Gunnery Sgt. R. Lee Ermey joins Hannah and Artie to talk about this program, and his involvement with it. [+]Karen Case, JDRF Illinois executive board member and 2007 Gala Co-Chair discussed Type 1 diabetes and the 28th Annual Gala benefitting the Illinois Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. [+]Beyond Sports co-host Hannah and Artie discussed the November Great American Smokeout and the benefits of stopping smoking. Additional focus was placed on this topic due to the upcoming enaction of Smoke Free Illinois as of January 1, 2008. [+]IDOT is focusing on Click-it or Ticket, Don't Drink and Drive, and keeping highway deaths down during this holiday season. [+]This week, Beyond Sports is joined by guests discussing the Asthma in Englewood initiative. [+]The Veteran's Legal Support Center is a program through the John Marshall Law School that helps veteran's to properly apply for their benefits. Nick Henry, co-founder of the program joined Hannah and Artie in studio to discuss the program. [+]This week's program focused on Childhood Obesity, part of the Beyond Sports continuing series on obesity, and the rising rates among Illinois residents. [+]Beyond Sports hosts Hannah and Artie discussed the new Illinois Organ Donor registry, and the need to re-register. Hannah and Artie were joined by a representative from Gift of Hope to discuss the new registry and explain more about organ donation. [+]On this week's program, Hannah and Artie discussed Energy Savings and various methods to reduce energy costs. [+]Lorraine Carli from the National Fire Protection Association joined Beyond Sports from their headquarters in Massachusetts to discuss National Fire Prevention Week. [+]Tari Marshall from Prevention First, the only state-wide drug prevention agency in Illinois, joined Beyond Sports to discuss their upcoming Night Out Against Drugs. [+]The upcoming walks for Lupus in both Naperville and Chicago were discussed, as was the disease Lupus, how it manifests, and treatment methods. [+]The state and local budget issues affecting the CTA and the other public transportation facilities within the Chicago metro area were discussed. [+]Guests Brady Johnson, a stroke survivor, and Shaun Wiley from the American Heart Association both joined Beyond Sports in studio to talk with us about strokes. [+]Lisa Moeller, President and COO of the USO of Illinois, and Allison Ruble, Entertainment and Community Coordinator for the USO of Illinois both joined Beyond Sports in studio. [+]Jeffrey Leving, local lawyer who has pioneered a change in the way fathers' rights are considered within divorce and custody cases, joined Beyond Sports to discuss current laws and legislation. [+]The Chicago metro area is one of the worst in the country for levels of obesity, and this program is the first in a series to help change this stat for the better, and help prevent children in the future from becoming obese. [+]ESPN 1000's Chauncey Niziol of discussed the Chicago / Illinois initiative for green space, nature conservation, forest preserves and attempts at energy conservation (rooftop gardens, etc.). [+]Founder Jonny Imerman joined Beyond Sports to talk about his personal fight with testicular cancer and the experience that led him to found Imerman Angels. [+]AIDSCare Founder Jim Flosi joined Beyond Sports to discuss the history, and expansion of his organization and how it is playing a role in the revitalization of the North Lawndale neighborhood. [+]In support of ESPN's involvement with the V Foundation for Cancer Research, we spent this show recapping the local and national radiothon, and the money raised on July 11th that will all go to the V Foundation. [+]In support of ESPN's involvement with the V Foundation for Cancer Research, we spoke with Dick Vitate, board member of the V Foundation, about the charity, its history, and its namesake, Jimmy Valvano. [+]Director Joel Africk, and Chair-elect Dr. Joan Boomsma joined us from the Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago to explain their organization's decision to break away from the American Lung Association. [+]Scott Arney, Director of the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation joined Beyond Sports to tell us about the origin of the Foundation, the recent dedication of the memorial to fallen officers and more. [+]Peter Bensinger, former Executive Director of the DEA, and Sean Ferns, Director of the DEA museum, joined Beyond Sports to tell us about the current traveling exhibition that the DEA Museum put together in conjunction with the Chicago Police Department. [+]
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