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Speakers on Diabetes
American Program Bureau (APB) offers a wide range of speakers who have been affected by diabetes in one capacity or another. Whether survivors who share their experience and inspire others, celebrities who create awareness, or medical experts who translate medical knowledge into real life understanding, APB’s diabetes speakers help educate audiences about the disease.
Dominique Wilkins
NBA Hall of Famer, Wilkins has lived a remarkable journey from his childhood to NBA stardom to successful businessman that provides a lifetime of rich experiences. Throughout it all, he has demonstrated the teambuilding and leadership skills that led him to success -- on the court, in the community, and in controlling his ...
Ronnie Milsap
An incredible storyteller, Milsap tells his inspirational story in a rich program, I Wouldn't Have Missed It for the World, interspersing songs with the defining moments of his life. By sharing his life in song, Milsap inspires others to follow their heart, whatever their abilities may be, and to find their place in ...
Ben Vereen
Few entertainers today are as accomplished or versatile as Ben Vereen. His legendary performances transcend time and have become woven into the fabric of this country’s artistic legacy. His strong sense of social consciousness make him an excellent speaker on overcoming adversity, black history, and motivational topics.
Jane Seymour
Truly a modern Renaissance woman, award-winning actress Seymour has found success in all aspects of her rich life. Recently a hit on Dancing with the Stars, she has gone from leading roles in films, on Broadway and on television in Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman to tapping into her talent as accomplished artist, ...
Gladys Knight
Graced by Gladys Knight’s exquisite voice, and the dramatic choral arrangements of the Pips, Gladys Knight & The Pips transcended countless musical fads, achieved mainstream and international success, and made some of the most memorable records of our time. Following her incredible success, Knight has become a fervent ...
Yvette Freeman
Award winner of the 1998 Obie for Dinah Was, Yvette Freeman is known to millions for her acting in the NBC acclaimed series ER - as the no-nonsense, "Nurse Haleh Adams." Freeman released her first CD "A Tribute to Dinah Washington," in 1999. She recently wrote, directed, and produced several short films including ...
Herman Boone
When he became head football coach at T.C. Williams High School, Boone faced the daunting challenge of uniting a racially divided team, and through his hard work and dedication, he led the Titans to a championship title. Portrayed by Denzel Washington in the highly acclaimed film, Remember the Titans, Boone delivers ...
Richard Carmona
As the 17th Surgeon General, Dr. Carmona developed comprehensive knowledge of the environmental influences on healthy living today. He offers a close look at the epidemic of asthma in young children as well as other issues directly related to the state of our environment and how we can work towards not only a healthy body, ...
Alfre Woodard
Known for the challenging roles she's played on film and in television, critically acclaimed actress Alfre Woodard's work has earned her an Oscar nomination, four Emmy Award wins and 16 nominations, three SAG awards, and a Golden Globe. Woodard also enjoys philanthropic work and currently serves on the National Film ...
Brian Kenny
He was named an anchor of SportsCenter, ESPN's flagship sports news and information program, in 2006. He also hosts ESPN2 Friday Night Fights, ESPN Classic’s Top 5 Reasons You Can’t Blame, and co-host for that network’s Classic Ringside.
Rita Moreno
Rita Moreno is one of a select group of only eight living performers to have achieved entertainment's grand slam, having won all four of the most prestigious awards in show business: the Oscar, the Emmy, the Tony, and the Grammy.
Susan Blumenthal
A champion for improving global health, Susan J. Blumenthal, M.D., M.P.A. served as former U.S. Assistant Surgeon General and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Women's Health. She also served as Senior Medical and E-Health Advisor in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, where her work focused on a broad range of ...
Zonya Foco
Nobody motivates an audience more about the benefits of smart nutrition, everyday exercise and commonsense core habits than Zonya Foco, RD, CSP, America's Nutrition Leader. Her mission is to win the war on obesity, diabetes and heart disease. Foco's easy humor and dynamic style drive home the message that, when it comes ...
Mick Cornett
As mayor of America's 29th-largest city, Cornett has focused on two fundamental priorities - education and jobs. Since Cornett's arrival in the Mayor's Office, Oklahoma City has continued an economic Renaissance, strengthened by significant and rapid growth, and marked by thrilling accomplishments. Cornett is also a ...
Will Cross
The first person with diabetes to reach the South Pole, Will Cross is a world class athlete whose achievements have been covered by numerous media outlets. Having lived with diabetes for over 30 years, he effectively manages his diabetes in the most extreme conditions. An adventurer and life enthusiast, Cross inspires ...
Mary Tyler Moore
An iconic modern woman, actress, and captivating keynote speaker, Mary Tyler Moore made an enormous contribution to television history as both an actress and producer. Audiences first fell in love with Moore as a believable symbol of the smart, young, pants-wearing mom in The Dick Van Dyke Show before she came to ...
Patti LaBelle
A soulful maven, Labelle has earned her place in Grammy-winning music royalty with her powerful high octave voice. She is also a New York Times best-selling author, television star, celebrity speaker and healthcare advocate who is proactive in the fight against diabetes, the disease that claimed her mother's life.
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