The Tompkins family was blindsided by the sudden death of their beloved father and husband, Mike, from an unexpected heart attack. On this episode of The Up Beat, discover how Mike’s wife and sons have found strength in the face of overwhelming loss by keeping his memory alive and leaning on support from others.

Maureen and Ken Provost faced the heartbreaking loss of their son, Dan, to a drug overdose. In this emotional episode of The Up Beat, they open up about their journey through grief and how they’ve transformed their pain into a powerful mission to prevent other families from facing the same tragedy. Tune in to hear their inspiring story of resilience, advocacy, and hope for a future where addiction doesn't have to mean losing a loved one.

This episode shares the extraordinary heroism of the late New York State Police Investigator and beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend Nicholas Georgeadis. Nick lost his life in April 2023 to cancer that was attributed to his selfless work at ground zero following the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York City. Nick’s father, sister, and brother-in-law sat down with us to discuss his incredible life as well as an upcoming 5K charity event that they have organized in Nick’s memory. It’s their way of keeping his incredible spirit alive and honoring the courage, compassion, and dedication to serving others that were hallmarks of his life.