Escape into a Cause
Escape into a Cause
Podcast Description
Studies show that people who contribute to something bigger than themselves are happier and live with fewer regrets. Join host Stephanie Dyer as she explores how to create meaningful impact in Austin, Texas, and the surrounding areas.
Escape into a Cause hopes to inspire others to turn their good intentions into great impact by sharing stories of community, connecting people to local non-profits, and encouraging everyone to step up, unplug, and make a difference.
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Content Themes
The podcast emphasizes themes of community engagement, volunteerism, and social impact with episodes featuring organizations like Best Buddies Central Texas, which fosters friendships for individuals with intellectual disabilities, and Carrying Hope, which supports youth in the foster care system through essential programming and resources.
Studies show that people who contribute to something bigger than themselves are happier and live with fewer regrets. Join host Stephanie Dyer as she explores how to create meaningful impact in Austin, Texas, and the surrounding areas.
Escape into a Cause hopes to inspire others to turn their good intentions into great impact by sharing stories of community, connecting people to local non-profits, and encouraging everyone to step up, unplug, and make a difference.
Join us as we escape into Special Olympics San Marcos Wolverines!
We’re excited to welcome the the Special Olympics San Marcos Wolverines Soccer Team to the conversation!
The Wolverines have been selected to represent Team Texas at the Special Olympics USA Games next year in Minnesota! For these athletes, this is more than a game. It’s about growth, courage, teamwork, and the joy of pushing themselves to be their best. The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and share gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, fellow athletes, and the community.
Ways Special Olympics San Marcos Wolverines an Impact:
Empowering Athletes – Helping individuals develop skills, confidence, and courage through competitive sports. Building Teamwork and Friendship – Creating a supportive environment where athletes encourage and inspire one another. Fostering Inclusion and Community – Giving athletes with intellectual disabilities the chance to participate fully in sports and life, celebrated by their families and communities.
How to Get Involved & Earn Some Bragging Rights:
Donate: Use the link below to help cover travel, lodging, meals, uniforms, and training gear. 👉 https://www.classy.org/fundraiser/6502775
How to Do Some Good in Austin & Get Rewarded 🏒 + 🎟️ = 💚 Sign up for updates on causes you care about or share your #GoodBrag showing how you’ve volunteered or donated—then DM us for a chance to win Texas Stars tickets!
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Special Thanks:
Thank you Nightlight Insurance Agency for making this podcast possible and your donation to Yellow Bike. A big thanks to Todd Thompson for editing & mixing, Ashlynne O’Neal for content management, Graham Thompson and Jaden Dyer for the music, and Cory McKane at Just Push Record Studios.
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