“Why We Should Care”: A Conversat...

“Why We Should Care”: A Conversation About Waterloo Region with Mike Farwell

United Voices WRC by United Way Waterloo Region Communities
S1 · E25
Dec 11, 2025
24:22

Episode notes

In this episode of United Voices, Senior Director of Community Engagement & Communications Scott Hamilton sits down with longtime broadcaster and community champion Mike Farwell. Best known as the voice of the Kitchener Rangers and host of The Mike Farwell Show, Mike opens up about the personal experiences that shaped his lifelong commitment to giving back—including how the loss of his sisters to cystic fibrosis inspired his Farwell for Hire fundraising campaign, now surpassing $1.3 million. Together, Scott and Mike explore why volunteerism matters, how sports can strengthen communities, finding motivation during tough times, and the balance between holiday consumerism and generosity. Filled with honesty, warmth, and barn-raiser spirit, this is an inspiring reminder that we are always stronger together—and that kindness costs nothing.

Keywords

Waterloo Region
Cambridge
Charity
kitchener
Waterloo
United Way Waterloo
community
Family
Mike Farwell
The Mike Farwell Show
570 NewsRadio
570 NewsRadio Kitchener
Kitchener Rangers
Farwell4Hire
Farwell4Hire - In Support of Cystic Fibrosis Research
Cystic Fibrosis Research
Cystic Fibrosis
Scott Hamilton
Fundraising

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