Vince and Barbara Dooley
Tackling Life with Grace On and Off the Field
If you are a fan of college football, then you probably are also a fan of Vince Dooley. He set amazing records coaching college football and is known as a sports hero. Vince has been a member of the college Football Hall of Fame since 1994. For 25 years, he directed the University of Georgia Bulldogs football team with a coaching style unparalleled to most.
Not only did he have the strength and passion to lead young men to victory on the football field, but his caring spirit touched the lives of people off the field, including his team. Vince is admired by many and is viewed as a legend in and outside of the college football arena. |
Stephan Bekale
From Hoops to Hope
Stephan Bekale, a Gabon native had a dream – a small boy born into a family stricken with poverty with very little hope for change surrounding him, but he never lost sight of his dream.
He often dreamed that one day he’d be like Mike (Michael Jordan), Ewing Patrick Ewing) , Magic (Magic Johnson) and many others who played professional basketball. His inspiration came from watching American basketball on television at home in Gabon.
His American basketball heroes include Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson.
Born and raised in Gabon, this young, smart and enthusiastic lad already knew what he wanted to do. He had a strong desire to achieve success and greatness and eventually others saw that in him as well. As a teenager he had a game plan to come to America to get an education and play professional basketball.
Well, the day finally arrived when Stephan was ready to fulfill his dream. At age 15 he left friends and family behind and set forth to America. |
 Adora Svitak
A Literary Giant at Eleven
From conducting seminars, to teaching, story telling and writing books, she has done it all. She is the adorable Adora Svitak, child prodigy and genius. At an age when most kids are learning to write complete sentences, Adora has mastered the English language at an exceptionally high level. Her literary brilliance shines through in everything she writes.
She has mesmerized audiences of all ages with her incredible knowledge. As an eleven year-old literary giant, Adora has accomplished more than many adults. Her enthusiasm for learning and writing has garnered her opportunities to share the literary stage with the likes of James Earl Jones, American author Lois Lowry and other literary notables. |
Kevin Irvin
GRAFITTI – It Saved My Life!
Growing up on the west side of Baltimore in the midst of a harsh reality, Kevin Irvin (also known as Jazi Rock) grew up in a single parent home with his mother who did the best she could to prepare her son for the reality of adulthood. But, there was a longing deep within him to have his father present. Kevin decided to take a brush in hand and unleash his emotions to create masterpieces that have inspired many. He chose to turn his hardships into positive experiences, using his talent to provide unusual opportunities.
Today, Kevin is a successful full-time artist. He has designed and created works for Arena Stage, US Air, and The Teamsters Union, among many others. Being an artist is teaching him life lessons he may not have otherwise learned. Some of his work is still based on the graffiti style but his transition from street graffiti to fine arts has been widely accepted. Kevin is a self-made artist with no educational background in the arts. His resume represents commissioned works worth tens of thousands of dollars. He has produced works for Red Bull, Adidas, Paul Wall and the Children’s Hospital in Washington, D.C. |
Kevin Owen
A Mind for Law, An Eye for Innovation
Kevin Owen is a proud member of the police force in Ohio. Dedicated to serving his community and making a difference for over 18 years, his experiences have taught him lessons of a lifetime. Kevin has decided to share those lessons with others through the use of technology.
With a background in law enforcement and an inquisitive mind it was only natural that Kevin Owen would eventually develop a product that would enhance and protect the lives of citizens well beyond his community.
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Philip Whatley
Standing Up for Change
To what extent would you go to change your living conditions if they were substandard? Would you accept it, would you look to someone do something about it or would you make changes. What would it take for you to take a stand against intolerable situations?
Stand up was what Philip Whatley and several other students decided to do. And because they stood up, change eventually began to take place.
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Allen Cage and Lynda Mann
Dropping In On Dropouts
Do you have a child who may be at risk of dropping out of school? Many of us either know a child who has fallen behind, or are at risk of not completing school.Together, Allen and Lynda formed a foundation that has helped change the lives of thousands of at-risk youth. They created Youth Quest, an organization whose core purpose is to provide educational scholarships and award them to at-risk teens who have chosen to participate in programs to help them restructure their lives.
It began with a conversation with a mother who didn't have the $600 she needed to send her kids to the Youth ChalleNGe Progam in Georgia. It was a challenge that Allen and Lynda saw not only as a personal responsibility but as an investment in America's future. They were able to raise the $600, and thus the idea behind the Youth Quest Foundation was born.
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