On this episode of OPEN, we recognize Parkinson’s Awareness Month with John L. Lehr, President and CEO of the Parkinson’s Foundation, alongside Robert Baittie, who has been living with Parkinson’s disease. Then, we take a look back at our conversation with Estela Starr, founder of Healing Through Unity, an organization working to raise awareness around domestic violence through education, advocacy, and community care. Next, we’re joined by Johnathan Hornig, Director of Well-Being Services at the Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center and a member of Smile Train’s Cleft Community Advisory Council. He shares his experience on Smile Train’s “Journey of Smiles” in Mexico, meeting children and families receiving cleft care. And lastly, actor Christian Gunn joins us to talk about his journey in the industry and what’s next as he continues to grow his career.
OPEN is BronxNet’s premier weekday magazine show, bringing you the heartbeat of the Bronx and beyond. Join hosts Dr. Bob Lee (Mondays), Daren Jaime (Wednesdays), and Rhina Valentin (Fridays) for an essential mix of local news, civic engagement, and world-class culture. From hard-hitting conversations with community leaders to exclusive performances by rising stars in arts and entertainment, OPEN is your daily window into the stories and people shaping our borough.
