Health & Wellness
Overcoming Adversity:
Subject of Extraordinary Measures
When his children were diagnosed with a rare and fatal disorder, John Crowley embarked on a journey to find a cure. His story was told in the film Extraordinary Measures.
World-Renowned Neurosurgeon & Neuroscientist
Dr. Q is a renowned neurosurgeon and neuroscientist who leads cutting edge research to cure brain cancer. He was named as one of the 100 most influential Hispanics in 2008.
Author, Breast Cancer Survivor, Host of Exactly
A gifted storyteller & interviewer, Kelly Corrigan has touched hearts with her NYT bestselling books, including her personal story of battling breast cancer while caring for her Dad who also had cancer treatment.
Inner-City Youth & Education Advocate
Profiled on 60 Minutes & in the documentary Waiting for Superman, Geoffrey Canada is the former President & CEO of Harlem Children’s Zone which works to better the futures of inner-city youths.
Founder, Homeboy Industries
Father Gregory Boyle is the founder and CEO of Homeboy Industries, the largest gang intervention and re-entry program in Los Angeles County.
Olympic / Paralympic Games Medalist
Patrick “Blake” Leeper was born a bilateral below-the-knee amputee, but he was raised to believe the only disability in life is a bad attitude. Using prosthetics at an early age, he has overcome many obstacles.
Spinal Cord Injury-Recovering Athlete
A world-renowned athlete and adventurer, speaker Grant Korgan continues to climb and ski around the globe after having suffered a spinal cord injury and advocates for choosing positivity through adversity.
Subject of the Movie Stronger, Boston Marathon Bombing Hero & Best-Selling Author
A survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing and a national hero, Jeff Bauman shares his story in a presentation that will inspire. He is the subject of the movie Stronger starring Jake Gyllenhaal, based on his best-selling book of the same name.