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Humanity at its Best: Asheville Strong, Shifa Free Clinic, and Karen’s Third Grade Class

May 8, 2020
Hosts: Carol Cone
Panelists: Catherine Campbell, Dr. Reshma Khan, Karen Hitzelberger

Humanity at its Best shines a light on people and organizations bringing hope and inspiration to the world amid the pandemic. COVID-19 has altered life as we know it. Yet despite uncertainty, fear, and tragedy, there are still stories of good—good deeds, acts of kindness, moments of joy.

Today, conversations exploring the best of our own humanity with small business care from AshevilleStrong. Dr. Reshma Khan supports the needy with quality free healthcare at Shifa Clinics. And stories from the front line of education with Karen who shares the story of adapting her third grade class — students AND parents — to the new normal with joy and enthusiasm for learning.

(00:00) – Welcome to Humanity at its Best
(00:08) – #AshevilleStrong
(09:02) – Shifa Free Clinics
(21:50) – Karen in the Third Grade

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