Neal Barnard, M.D. is one of Americas influential advocates for higher standards in research, health, and nutrition. Dr. Barnard has examined important issues in health and nutrition be cause of his background in human clinical research trials. Dr. Barnard is the founder and president of The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PRCM). He also carries on the role as president... read full bio
Monte Schulz was born in 1952 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. After spending a few years in Minnesota, the Schulz family moved to California in 1958 and settled in the town of Santa Rosa. Monte's father, Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz, who was diagnosed and died of complications from colon cancer, opened the Redwood Empire Ice Arena a couple of years... read full bio
Eikenberry has co-produced a one-hour documentary for NBC entitled Destined to Live, which dealt with the emotional aspects of breast cancer, from diagnosis to recovery. She battled the disease in 1986 and was aware of the importance of letting other women know that they were not alone and could recover and lead full and normal lives. Eikenberry and Tucker are... read full bio
With an acting career in film, television, and theater spanning almost thirty years, Plana currently stars on the hit series Ugly Betty. A former teacher, he maintains his passion for education, serving the Latino community through educational outreach programs to schools. Plana disclosed that his mother is suffering from Alzheimer's disease and speaks out about the personal struggles he endures... read full bio
Dr. Ian K. Smith, M.D. is an American physician and author. He has made many television appearances including The View, Larry King Live and Anderson Cooper 360. Dr. Ian has been featured and wrote for many mainstream publications like Time, People, Newsweek and Men’s Health. Dr. Ian also hosts a national daily news feature called Health Watch with Dr. Ian... read full bio
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 Classics Top 5 Reasons You Cant Blame, and co-host for that networks Classic Ringside.... read full bio
Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, is the international best-selling author of 16 books and host of the national TV show, Shalom in the Home on TLC (The Learning Channel). His latest work, 10 Conversations You Need to Have With Your Children, has just been released. An acclaimed syndicated columnist, he won the American Jewish Press Association's highest award for excellence in commentary.... read full bio
Valerie Waters is the first person called by Hollywoods elite when they need to either get in shape or stay that way. Featured in top publications ranging from Glamour, Vanity Fair and In Style to Fitness, Self and People, Valerie has won the reputation for a quick turn-around, and a trademark look that is more tone and trim than... read full bio
For the past 17 years, Vicki Kennedy has been deeply involved in Senator Kennedy’s legislative and political life, including working with him as he wrote his memoir, True Compass, released in September 2009. He shared her deep religious faith, consulted with her on everything from family matters to campaign strategy, and made her his partner in a life of politics... read full bio
Ricardo Antonio Chavira went from relative anonymity to international fame as Wisteria Lane's resident bad boy Carlos Solis, all within weeks of the debut of ABCs hit show, Desperate Housewives. It was acting that helped Chavira cope with the death of his mother from breast and ovarian cancer when she was only 43, and he was 15. Chavira was honored... read full bio
Despite the fact that it kills thousands of parents and grandparents every year, colon cancer is one of the most detectable, and if found early enough, most treatable forms of cancer. That is why Kevin Richardson of the Backstreet Boys, who lost his own father to colon cancer, has teamed up with the Colon Cancer Alliance (CCA) and Genentech to... read full bio
Lauren Hart is a professional recording artist based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is best known for performing The Star Spangled Banner" and "O Canada" prior to Philadelphia Flyers games, the team for which her father Gene Hart was the long-time television and radio announcer for 29 years, and also performing a duet of God Bless America with a taped version... read full bio
Anita Moorjani is a New York Times Bestselling author. Her books, Dying To Be Me and What if This is Heaven, were inspired by Moorjani’s personal near-death experience. Born in Singapore and raised in Hong Jong, Moorjani was a corporate worker prior to facing a cancer diagnosis. When she beat cancer, Moorjani moved into a different field. She now speaks... read full bio
An award-winning journalist and one of the country's most renowned physicians, Dr. Bob Arnot knows the steps it takes to help you reach peak performance. In intelligent, high-energy presentations, this best-selling author of twelve books, former chief medical correspondent for NBC, and the face of Google Health reveals the state of healthcare today, and how 21st century developments are helping... read full bio
Dr. Dave Hnida was a forty-eight year-old physician from Littleton, Colorado, when he volunteered for a tour of duty as a battalion surgeon in Iraq. Three years later, he returned for another stint, this time to run the ER of a Combat Support Hospital (CSH)—a modern-day MASH unit in the brutal desert war zone. Paradise General: Riding The Surge At... read full bio
Kate Shindle is an American actress, singer, dancer, and AIDS activist. She came to fame as Miss America 1998, where she represented the state of Illinois as Miss Illinois 1997. She was attending Northwestern University at the time, though she was raised in Moorestown in southern New Jersey and graduated from the Bishop Eustace Preparatory School. She graduated from... read full bio
When best selling children's author Sue Buchanan thought her life was over, it was really just beginning. Diagnosed with breast cancer and saddled with a grim prognosis, conventional thinking would have told her she was as good as gone. However, Sue is anything but conventional! Now, after more than twenty-two years cancer-free, Sue spreads her crazy brand of hope, and... read full bio
Chris Klug is an Olympic professional alpine snowboarder who has won Gold twice in the Winter X Games and take home Bronze representing the United States in the Salt Lake City Olympic Games. Prior to winning Bronze at the Olympic Games, Klug had to have a liver transplant to treat his primary sclerosing cholangitis. Klug went down in history as... read full bio
Julia A. Boyd is the author of four highly praised, best-selling self-help books. With 20 years of experience in psychotherapy, Julia is widely-known for her sister circles": supportive group sessions designed to help women experience collective support while achieving a sense of personal empowerment. Julia leads lectures, workshops, and seminars nation- and world-wide for organizations, companies, and groups to assist... read full bio
Ann Jillian is an award-winning actress, singer, and motivational speaker. Good Housekeeping Magazine named her one of the most admired women of the world. She was also the breakthrough star on the television show Its Living. Ann's illustrious career includes an Emmy nomination for her performance in Ellis Island and a CBS mini-series, starring the late Richard Burton. She is... read full bio
