FitzRandolph reached his goal of becoming an Olympic Gold Medalist. FitzRandolph has a myriad of accomplishments throughout his skating career. At the World Sprint Championships he won bronze overall, and a silver medal in the 1000m. FitzRandolph won the overall silver medal at the World Sprint Championships, winning gold in the 500m. A 6 time US National Sprint champion, FitzRandolph... read full bio
Rosalynn Sumners is a figure skater, who was a World Junior champion, three-time U.S. National champion, World champion, and Silver medalist at the Winter Olympics. She toured first with Disney on Ice, and then was one of the original cast members of the Stars on Ice tour. Though born in Palo Alto, California, Sumners was raised Edmonds, Washington, learned to... read full bio
Born in Odessa, little Lenny Krayzelburg was part of the Soviet Empire's Olympic training machine. At nine years old he was practicing five hours a day and destined for greatness. His parents were concerned about their son's future. They felt that his chances for success would be greater in America. In America, Krayzelburg found an aquatic home at the Westside... read full bio
Michael Weiss is a former competitive and currently professional figure skater. He is a three-time national champion a two-time World bronze medalist, and two time Olympic team member. Weiss started the Michael Weiss Foundation, which gives scholarships to up-and-coming figure skaters. Weiss began skating at the age of nine. He competed 19 consecutive times at the U.S. Championships. He was... read full bio
Chris Thorpe is a luger who competed in three Winter Olympics, he won two medals in the men's doubles. Thorpe also won two silver medals in the men's doubles event at the FIL World Luge Championships. He won the overall Luge World Cup men's doubles title.... read full bio
Todd Eldredge became the U.S. Novice National Champion. Todd had won his first senior level U.S. National Championship. A bronze medal at the World Championships, and he was well on his way to the Olympics. He went on to take the silver medal at the World Championships. Afterwards, Todd placed the silver medal around his father's neck as a show... read full bio
Tommy Moe became the first American skier to win two medals in the Olympics by claiming gold and silver honors. He competed for the U.S. team at the Olympics in France, but finished no higher than 18th in his three events. Moe took a hiatus from the pressure of competitive skiing before rededicating himself to training. He earned his first... read full bio
Heather Richardson is a professional speed skater, who has been competing for ten years and counting. She currently holds the world record in the 2x500m, the sprint combination, and the 1500m, as well as the American record in the 500m. Previously, she held the 1000m world record. Heather represented the United States at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, where she... read full bio
Gino Torretta was a former NFL quarterback who played for 5 seasons. Torretta played for the University of Miami from 1989-1992. He spent his first two seasons on the bench, then with an injury to then starting quarterback Craig Erickson’s hand, Torretta lit up San Diego State with 485 yards. He set the school record for most passing yards in... read full bio
Nikki Stone is a former Olympic skier, best known for being the first American to win a gold medal as inverted aerial skier. Aerial Skiing is a sport where athletes ski into a 10-foot snow jump at approximately 40 miles per hour, flip and/or twist to a height of 50-feet, and land on a 45 degree hill. Nikki is now... read full bio
Paul Watson is an environmentalist. He has been committed to preserving, sustaining, and protecting marine wildlife and habitats worldwide. He also has been recognized worldwide for his efforts. He also co-founded the Greenpeace Foundation. Watson also founded the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. He and his dedicated crew have taken to the high seas to attempt to stop Japanese ships... read full bio
Henry Cole is the illustrator of many beloved books for children, including Jack and Jill's Treehouse, written by Pamela Duncan Edwards, and his own Jack's Garden and On Meadowview Street. He lives in Florida. ... read full bio
"Temple Grandin, Ph.D., is the most accomplished and well-known adult with autism in the world. Now her fascinating life, with all its challenges and successes has been brought to the screen with the HBO produced, full-length film Temple Grandin. Among numerous other recognitions by media, Bravo Cable did a half-hour show on her life, and she was featured in the... read full bio
Dr. Sally Downham Miller devotes most of her time to work in the area of grief, loss and dealing with change. Her teaching, workshops, and consulting endeavors are popular with health care and education organizations, hospice programs, and corporate conferences. She is the author of Mourning and Dancing (HCI, 1999) and Mourning and Dancing for Schools (HCI, August 2000). Dr.... read full bio
Jim O'Doherty understands that humor is much more than just telling jokes. Inspired by his brother, who used humor in his fight against brain cancer, O'Doherty delivers a message about the healing qualities of humor that speaks not only to the sick, but also to anyone whose life could be enhanced by a greater understanding of humor. This funny, highly-charged... read full bio
Brandon Webb is a former U.S. Navy SEAL with past combat deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere in the Middle East. He is well-known as Course Manager for the Navy Special Warfare Command, arguably the best sniper course in the world. Webb has received numerous distinguished service awards throughout his career including the Presidential Unit Citation and his SEAL platoon.... read full bio
""Freedom and independence means happiness,"" says Hawkins, who opened for Sting in January 2001 and whose previous gold-certified album featured the Top 10 Adult Contemporary track ""As I Lay Me Down,"" the longest running single (67 weeks) in the history of any Billboard chart. ""Now I can make and release records and reach my audience in their most powerful unadulterated... read full bio
Taylor Mason is a fantastic and talented performer who is well-known for his amazing skill with puppets. Mason has won over audiences on numerous platforms and in a variety of settings with his endearing combination of comedy, music, and ventriloquism. Mason established himself as a rising star in the entertainment business from his early appearances on well-known shows like Evening at... read full bio
Alabama native Aaron Parker is quickly becoming one of the most powerful voices in country music. With highly energetic shows and unmatched stage presence, Aaron has captured the undivided attention of the music industry. Aaron loaded up and headed north to Nashville Tennessee. A self-taught writer and guitarist, he naturally placed his energy on writing great country songs and in... read full bio
Even though they’re four major-label albums under their belt, Mest refuses to rest on their laurels. Instead they stick to the road, bringing their ever-diversifying music to new fans one by one. The band’s love of letting loose is no more apparent that when on stage. Famous for getting into all sorts of trouble and basically bringing... read full bio
