GUEST:
Ben Bettenhausen, Founder & CEO of Racing for Lives
About Ben Bettenhausen–Ben is the founder and CEO of Racing for Lives, a new non-profit organization focused on driving national awareness and action to fight the opioid epidemic across America. Led by marketing creatives with decades of industry-leading expertise, Racing for Lives aims to serve as a megaphone for the cause and drive as much impact as possible for families and communities struggling to fight this deadly disease. Ben is a successful entrepreneur, the founder of two successful New York agencies includingPrint2Print and The Underground New York.
Angela Kennecke–Angela is the founder and president of Emily’s Hope.
Angela named the non-profit after her daughter Emily, who died of fentanyl poisoning in May of 2018. Angela is committed to stopping the stigma through education and awareness. Angela travels across the country telling Emily’s story and informing people of the opioid epidemic. She also is active in fundraising for Emily’s Hope and helps plan and coordinate all of the signature events. Angela is a broadcast journalist, with 30 years of experience as an anchor and investigative reporter for KELOLAND Media Group. She is also the author of the book, The day His Heart Stopped Crying. Angela is a volunteer for theAddiction Policy Forum, Children’s Miracle Network, and many other causes. She also writes a blog and produces a podcastcalledGrieving Out Loud.
