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Luana Marques

Mental Health Expert, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School & President, Anxiety and Depression Association of America

Dr. Luana is here to equip you to reach your potential by making bold moves that are science driven and drive outcomes. An international expert in Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, she…

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Heather Abbott

Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor & Amputee

On April 15, 2013, what is referred to as Marathon Monday in Boston, Heather Abbott of Newport, RI set out on an annual tradition with six friends.  They would attend…

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Josh Blue

Special Needs Stand-up Comedian & Talented U.S. Paralympic Soccer Player

Perhaps best known as the comedian who puts the cerebral in Cerebral Palsy, Josh Blue centers much of his self-deprecating act around his disability.He exploded onto the national comedy scene…

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Susan Boyle

Scottish Singer Who Gained Fame on "Britain's Got Talent"

Susan Boyle is a Scottish singer who came to international attention when she appeared as a contestant on the TV program "Britain's Got Talent" in April 2009, singing "I Dreamed…

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Shane Burcaw

Choosing Happiness, Author, Entrepreneur and Award-Winning Blogger

Author, entrepreneur, award-winning blogger, Emmy-winning producer, and inspirational speaker, Shane Burcaw brings a spirited, humorous approach to everything he does. Born with a progressive neuromuscular disease, Shane has been battling…

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Dave Dravecky

Former Professional Baseball Player, Cancer Survivor & Author of "Comeback"

Dave Draveckys story is one of hope, courage and perseverance in the midst of dark and overwhelming uncertainty. In 1988 Dave was at the top of his game and life.…

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Marc Elliot

Internationally known speaker Marc Elliot will describe a childhood of struggle growing up as a kid diagnosed with Tourette’s syndrome. Who speaks on “What Makes You Tic”

Marc Elliot, is one of the most sought-after young public speakers in the country. Preaching the theme of tolerance, he travels to high schools and colleges talking about his struggles…

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Boomer Esiason

NFL Football Legend and Studio Analyst for CBS Sports on The NFL Today. Esiason is also host of The Morning Show with Boomer

Former NFL quarterback Boomer Esiason is the most visible national figure in the fight against cystic fibrosis

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Gunnar Esiason

Activist for Cystic Fibrosis and Son of Former NFL Quarterback Boomer Esiason

Gunnar Esiason, 26 years old, was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis - a genetic disease that impacts the respiratory and digestive systems - at age 2. Since then, he went on…

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Chris Fonseca

Stand-Up Comedian. Despite his wheelchair and cerebral palsy, nationally renowned comedian

What do you do with adversity? I laugh at it. For three decades, under the stage name, Chris “Crazy Legs” Chris Fonseca has have had the thrill of sharing laughter…

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Michael J. Fox

Award-Winning Actor, Author, Producer and Advocacy

Michael Fox loved hockey and dreamed of a career in the National Hockey League.

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Noah Galloway

U.S. Army Veteran, Amputee & Finalist on "Dancing With The Stars"

A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Sergeant Noah Galloway was assigned to the 1st of the 502nd Infantry of the 101st Airborne Division out of Fort Campbell, Kentucky, during Operation Iraqi…

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Dr. Temple Grandin

World-Famous Animal Scientist, Autism Self-Advocate, Author of "Thinking in Pictures: My Life With Autism"

Temple Grandin, Ph.D., is one of the most accomplished and well-known adults with autism in the world. Her life, with all its challenges and successes, was brought to the screen…

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Greg Grunberg

Actor who played reoccurring roles in "Heroes" and "Lost". Will appear in "Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens."

Greg Grunberg is a television and film actor. He is best known for starring as Matt Parkman on the NBC television series Heroes (2006-2010). Other notable roles include the characters…

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Mandy Harvey

Deaf Singer-Songwriter & Golden Buzzer Winner, America's Got Talent

Mandy Harvey is a singer, songwriter, author, and speaker who happens to be deaf. Mandy was Simon Cowell‘s “Golden Buzzer” pick on America’s Got Talent. The video has collectively received…

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