The episode blends heart, humor, and practical wisdom — a perfect representation of the Together We Shall spirit.

Angel Ally and Disability Inclusion Advocate Jill Huffman, Race Director for the Space Force 10 Miler and Deputy Director for the Air Force Marathon, join us for a conversation ranging from humorous banter to deeply meaningful reflections on accessibility in racing, logistics planning, the military community, grief, and the power of running for others.

Jill shares how she brought Ainsley’s Angels to the Air Force Marathon, what race directors need from ambassadors to ensure accessibility, and why “special treatment” is really just equitable support. Her heartfelt personal story of loss and how “the Marines are coming” became her grounding mantra.

Details and registration:
USAFMARATHON.com
RUNSPACEFORCE.com

Marine Corps Marathon - https://donate.ainsleysangels.org/51mcm or joe@ainsleysangels.org

Audio version of the Together, We Shall Podcast can be found on Buzzsprout (link below), on the Apple Podcast app, as well as on Spotify, Amazon, and the Ainsley’s Angels YouTube channel for those seeking closed captioning or just like to watch vice listen to podcasts. https://twspodcast.buzzsprout.com

Together, We Shall Podcast is hosted by Kim ‘Rooster’ Rossiter, President and Co-Founder of Ainsley’s Angels of America, and Joe Orth, Executive Vice President of Ainsley’s Angels. This inclusive podcast takes you into a world of tangents and thoroughfares, focusing on a conversation to be determined. Highlighting current events, insightful antidotes and life lessons with banter, sit back and listen to a little bit of humor and a few emotional deep dives during each episode. Let’s roll! If you would like to join us on the podcast, place to share/tell stories and connect, or nominate someone to join us on the podcast, email us at Podcast@AinsleysAngels.org

Episode 62 brings the heart, the history, and the humor. Rooster and Joe reflect on the 10 year anniversary of Ainsley’s passing, the launch of the “10 Years Later” video series, and the legacy that continues to grow. They welcome special guest Teri Durrin — the beloved “Chair Lady” of Adaptive Star — to talk about her family’s Marine Corps roots, the evolution of adaptive equipment, and a huge announcement: Adaptive Star is officially sponsoring the Ainsley’s Angels Charity Tent at the Marine Corps Marathon. It’s an episode full of emotion, storytelling, and behind-the-scenes magic that keeps our riders rolling.

Marine Corps Marathon info, https://ainsleysangels.org/runwiththemarines/

What begins as lighthearted chatter quickly shifts into a powerful, deeply personal conversation about a mom’s journey as a mother, advocate, athlete, and leader. This powerful episode with Tricia Benton — leader, advocate, and 2023 Ainsley’s Angels Joe Orth Award recipient — navigating two premature births to raising her “triple‑threat” daughter Bailey and building a thriving Ainsley’s Angels community in Southern California, Tricia shares a raw, inspiring journey of resilience, family, and choosing joy even in the hardest moments. Tricia’s story is a reminder that advocacy often begins and leadership expands during our lived experiences.

⭐ The Moment Everything Changed

Time Hack 9:45-10:30— “It sucks.” “What sucks?”
“This life.” “Sucks for you or for her? Then make a choice. Make it good. Give her a good life.” — Tricia’s father
“Something on that day just clicked, and that’s when I became an advocate for my kid.” — Tricia

Marine Corps Marathon info https://ainsleysangels.org/runwiththemarines/