Dr. Bill Gordge

September’s Community Champion is Dr. Bill Gordge.

Dr. Gordge, a former pediatrician, took his love for hiking and the outdoors and created a wonderful service project.

With some friends, Dr. Gordge began the Pathfinders for Greeways, a group of individuals who clears pathways and hiking trails in the Roanoke Valley that have been neglected or grown-over. “The Wednesday Crew” as they call themselves, meets on Wednesdays to set-out in search of trails and paths that need attention.

Dr. Gordge himself believes in getting people outdoors to appreciate all the beauty of nature and the splendor of the Roanoke Valley. His tireless work with his group has uncovered some wonderful walking and hiking trails that were previously unusable. Dr. Gordge says one of his favorite parts about his work is seeing people use the pathways—even before he and the crew have even finished clearing the path.

For Dr. Gorge, the volunteer work he does is fun and a great way to exercise, but for the community, his efforts are incredibly important and selfless. Having greenways and places to move about in the outdoors is a priceless asset to the Roanoke Valley, brought to us by volunteers with big hearts, like Dr. Bill Gordge.

You can help out, too!

Learn more about the Pathfinders, which is open to all citizens, by clicking here:

101.5 the music place and our partners at the Fork Restaurants salute all our Community Champions, and know their selflessness will inspire us all.

Submit your nomination to: communitychampion[at]1015themusicplace[dot]com.

Please join us in celebrating the champions in our community! Each month, send in your nominations by the 25th day of the month, with their name, contact information, and why you believe they are a Community Champion. We will feature the selected Community Champion of the Month on our website, recognize them on air for a month.  

Picture taken by Brett Winter Lemon