Henry Diltz has produced images for more than 250 album covers. He was the official photographer for the Woodstock Music Festival in 1969 and the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967. He also chronicled the Laurel Canyon music scene in the 1960's and 70's. His story is as historic as it is inspiring!By CiC16

Angel Athenas has overcome ADHD, Autism and other medical issues to become a champion powerlifter representing the U.S. in the Special Olympics and the World Games. Along the way, she has been befriended by superstars from MMA and the WWE. Her story is inspirational and educational.By CiC16

In 2002, as a teenager in New Mexico, Alana Nichols suffered a spinal cord injury while attempting a backflip on a snowboard. Rather than give up her love of sports, she transitioned to adaptive sports. She inspired many by becoming the first American female to win gold medals in both the Summer (Wheelchair Basketball) and Winter (Alpine Skiing) in…

USC quarterback Caleb Williams was selected as the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner. Hours after his selection, he met with pediatric patients at Kravis Children's Hospital at Mount Sinai in NYC.By CiC16

While at Mills High School in northern California in 1984, Leslie Maxie set the still standing World Youth Record in the 400-meter hurdles. She's been clearing hurdles ever since! Leslie Maxie is a 1988 U.S. Olympian, former world record holder in the 400-meter hurdles, and a media professional who has excelled at her craft at ESPN and FoxSports. H…

'Splashes of Hope' was founded by Heather Buggee in memory of a friend who had spent considerable time in a hospital. Heather believed that positive imagery would improve a patient's outcome and support the healing process. Her group's art installations are now in healthcare facilities across all 50 states, brightening each patient's day!…

Sally Ride became the first American woman astronaut in 1983 when she flew on the Space Shuttle Challenger. She was inspired to start a namesake school in California to promote STEM education for young girls and boys. In 2022, a statue was raised in her memory at The Cradle of Aviation Museum on Long Island.…

Liz Schafer is a volunteer artist for a not-for-profit called Splashes of Hope. The group specializes in painting murals in healthcare facilities to brighten the spirits of patients. What makes Liz's story truly unique and inspirational is that she was born with albinism and is legally blind!By CiC16

In November 2010, Cammi Granato, after winning a gold medal at Nagano was one of the first woman inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. She was recently named assistant general manager of the Vancouver Canucks. Her children's book, "I Can Play Too," is both inspirational and timely.By CiC16

Lisa Bowes is a longtime sportscaster who has covered women's hockey and basketball for CBC and TSN in Canada. She is also the author of a series of children's books that focus on a healthy and active lifestyle. The stories in the "Lucy Tries Sports" series also promote positive messages of inclusion, perseverance and emotional development.…

Tommy Mazur was a healthy 7th grader when he contracted leukemia. How his family, friends and faith helped him rally to a full recovery 5 years later is a motivator for us all.By CiC16

Aimee Mullins has set three world records in track and field. She has a recurring role in the Netflix hit, "Stranger Things." Aimee is a runway model and served as the face of L'Oreal Cosmetics in 2011. She is a Ted Talks All Star - with one of her episodes being viewed 5 million times. She was also born with no fibulas and has achieved all of this…

Like many, at the age of 4, Richard Torrey started doodling with a sketch pad and pencil. Unlike most, he parlayed that love for illustrations and story-telling into an award-winning career as a syndicated cartoonist, children's author and illustrator. His story of meeting the immortal Charles Schulz, of providing illustrations for Disney, King Fea…

Jimmy Tubbs is a puppy walker for the Guide Dog Association. When he trained "Radar," he had no idea how the lab would change his life and how the recipient of the guide dog would go on to such notoriety!By CiC16

Robert Anthony Rodriguez was born with fibular hemimelia and had his right leg amputated below the knee at just 10 months old. Additional personal tragedies did not deter Robert as he grew up as a gifted athlete and positive role model. He plays for the USA Amputee soccer team, is a sled hockey player and now a Paratriathlete!…

Born with a congenital heart defect - hypoplastic left heart syndrome - 10-year-old Jack Foley essentially has half of a heart. Doctors cautioned his parents that Jack might not survive, and that he likely would be VERY limited in his physical activity. But with the support of a great network of doctors and family, "Super Jack" has proven them all …

Daniela Ciriello is a 9-year-old from Plainfield, CT who requires monthly transfusions to treat her Cooley's Anemia. Through an extraordinary group - Team Impact - she was 'adopted' by the women's basketball team at the University of Connecticut. Enjoy their inspirational story!By CiC16

Alena Galan was diagnosed with a rare genetic disease (MPS – Maroteaux-Lamy Syndrome) at the age of 3. She has overcome her diagnosis to sing at Radio City and Carnegie Hall, and appear on the TLC reality show, “sMothered.” Enjoy a few minutes with this amazing dynamo!By CiC16

Jesse Buchanan is a senior visual FX artist at SONY Video in Los Angeles. He has been part of development teams for some of the most popular games in history ("Call of Duty" and "God of War"). He shares his story of becoming an FX artist and reveals how video games are created.By CiC16

The Mane Event features Dave Stevens, an athlete and 7-time Emmy winner, who is the only athlete to play football and minor league baseball, despite having no legs! Dave spent 20 years at ESPN covering 11 Super Bowls, 3 World Series and 3 NCAA Final Four tournaments.By CiC16

Brett Blomquist is a special 36-year-old athlete who plays center on a sled hockey team that has won 20 championships. He recently wrote a book of poetry. All proceeds from the sale of the book will be donated to his sled hockey team.By CiC16

Dave Zaran is a pharmacist from Michigan. Later this year, he will complete his 15th Ironman Triathlon. He dedicates every event to pediatric patients and holds them near to his heart every race.By CiC16

At age 17, star high school football player Pete Hawkins was paralyzed in a drunk driving accident. Faced with the consequence of never being able to have use of his legs again, he was presented two choices. Give up, or get busy living. His story is uplifting and inspirational.By CiC16

When he was born with Diastrophic Dysplasia in 1981, doctors told Clinton Brown III's parents he wouldn't amount to much. Boy, did they get that wrong. He's become a successful businessman, married, with a son, and one of the leaders of Little People of America.By CiC16

Kyle Merber is an American middle distance runner. During a training run, he severely injured his foot and feared he'd never compete again. But he persevered and came back to be part of a relay team that set a world record in 2015.By CiC16

Spend a few minutes with the air traffic controller who helped guide Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger to a safe emergency landing in "The Miracle on the Hudson."By CiC16