The Serving Effect Podcast
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Welcome to The Serving Effect, a podcast by Able to Serve in Garner, NC! Each episode shows how everyday acts build stronger communities for all.
We spotlight real stories of people and organizations making a difference through service, big or small.
17/04/2026
We hope to see you tomorrow!!
🎙️ Serving Effect Clip: Wes Hall | NC Adaptive Sports
“What if everyone had the chance to experience the joy of sports?”
That’s the heart behind what Wes Hall and North Carolina Adapted Sports are creating right here in our community.
Because for individuals with disabilities, those opportunities aren’t always easy to find…
But that’s changing.
On Saturday, April 18, they’re hosting Spring Adapted Sports Day at Poole Family YMCA and Lake Benson Park — and it’s going to be an incredible day.
From wheelchair basketball to kayaking, adaptive cycling, climbing, fishing, and more…
It’s all about creating space for people of all abilities to try something new, build confidence, and experience the joy of movement.
🎥 Watch the full episode here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6cYxFUcSS4&t=2s
👉 Sign up for Sports Day:
https://www.ncadaptedsports.org/sports-day
Able to Serve, Inc.
Why does it matter for individuals with disabilities to be involved in sports?
Because sports build more than strength.
They build confidence.
They build independence.
They build community.
In this clip from The Serving Effect, Wes Hall of North Carolina Adapted Sports shares why access to athletics is so important — not just for physical health, but for belonging, identity, and opportunity.
Everyone deserves the chance to compete. To grow. To be part of a team. 💙
🎙️ Watch the full podcast episode:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6cYxFUcSS4
Spotify: Listen on Spotify
Apple: Listen on Apple Podcasts
✨ Want to see it in action?
Join the upcoming Adaptive Sports Day!
📅 April 18, 2026
📍 Garner, NC
🔗 Learn more & register: https://www.ncadaptedsports.org/sports-day
Let’s continue building a community where everyone has the opportunity to play.
Town of Garner, NC Government Garner NC Police North Carolina Adapted Sports
In this powerful clip from The Serving Effect, Wes Hall shares the moment that changed everything — when a soccer injury led to a life-altering diagnosis.
What could have been the end of the story became the beginning of a new mission.
Today, Wes is helping create access, opportunity, and belonging through adaptive sports across North Carolina. His journey is a reminder that setbacks don’t define us — purpose does.
Watch the full episode to learn Wes's full story and the launch of NC Adaptive Sports! Learn more about an exciting upcoming event on April 18th: https://www.ncadaptedsports.org/sports-day
▶️ Watch the full episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6cYxFUcSS4
🎧 Listen on Spotify
🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts
25/02/2026
🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Serving Through Sport: Creating Access, Building Community
In this episode of The Serving Effect, Carlton McDaniel Jr sits down with Wes Hall of North Carolina Adapted Sports to talk about how adaptive athletics are creating real access and real belonging across our community.
From wheelchair basketball to adaptive cycling, Wes shares how NC Adapted Sports is breaking barriers, building confidence, and strengthening community through sport. They also highlight the upcoming Spring Adapted Sports Day in partnership with the Poole Family YMCA happening April 18, 2026 right here in Garner!
This is a powerful conversation about creating opportunity, and what it truly means to serve.
▶️ Watch on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6cYxFUcSS4
🎧 Listen on Spotify
🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts
Tag someone who believes everyone deserves a chance to play.
Poole Family YMCA Able to Serve, Inc.
Elmo Vance shares how his journey in Garner began by simply volunteering — serving on local boards and commissions, building relationships with town staff, and helping shape the community he loves. A powerful reminder that showing up is often the first step to meaningful impact.
▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rbEiCVKOj4o
🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
Elmo Vance for Garner Carlton McDaniel Jr Town of Garner, NC Government
Elmo Vance opens up about the real challenges of civic leadership — making tough decisions, navigating differing opinions, and staying grounded in service through it all. A powerful look at what it truly means to lead with integrity and heart.
▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rbEiCVKOj4o
🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
Elmo Vance for Garner Carlton McDaniel Jr
Elmo Vance shares how growing up in a small town shaped his heart for service from a young age — where showing up for others wasn’t optional, it was a way of life. A powerful reminder that lifelong impact often starts at home.
▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rbEiCVKOj4o
🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
Elmo Vance for Garner Carlton McDaniel Jr
03/02/2026
🎙️ New Episode Alert — The Serving Effect
We’re joined by Elmo Vance as he shares how civic leadership and service through the Town of Garner Council and local volunteering can transform a community. His story is a powerful reminder that leadership starts with serving.
▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rbEiCVKOj4o
🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
Carlton McDaniel Jr Elmo Vance for Garner Town of Garner, NC Government
In this clip, Angela Mikus shares why the restaurant world is more than a job for her. It is a calling. Every plate she serves, every conversation at a table, every person who walks through the door gives her an opportunity to love well and make someone’s day a little brighter.
For Angie, the restaurant is not just a business
it is a ministry
a community hub
and a place where people are seen, known, and cared for.
Her passion is contagious and her joy in serving reminds us that no matter your role or workplace, you can make a difference right where you are.
🎥 Watch the full clip on YouTube:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFDcoBPBUPg&t=1s
🎧 Listen to the full episode on:
Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Angie's Restaurant Carlton McDaniel Jr