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Celebrating Caregivers: The Inaugural End of Summer Bash with UCA

By Marc Zyla

Published August 28, 2025 at 12:11 AM CDT

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In this podcast episode, Mary Allen-Des Jardins discusses the Uplifting CareGivers Association (UCA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting healthcare and community caregivers. The organization is hosting its first End of Summer Bash on August 30th at LeClaire Park, aimed at raising funds and awareness for caregivers across various sectors. Mary shares her personal journey of caring for her son with autism, which inspired her to create support systems for caregivers facing challenging circumstances.

UCA End of Summer Bash:
Date: August 30th 2025
Location: LeClaire Bandshell and Park
400 Beiderbeck Dr, Davenport, IA 52801
Information: www.upliftingca.org

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Marc Zyla

Marc Zyla joined WVIK, Quad Cities NPR in May 2022 as the Director of Community Engagement. Prior to that Zyla had been the Director of Education and Community Engagement with the Quad City Symphony Orchestra, where he continues to perform as Principal Horn. Zyla believes that there is something for everyone in public radio and brings passion and creativity to his position as Director of Community Engagement.

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