The 'Mane' Event - Audio

The Main Event - Brett Blomquist (audio)

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.

The 'Mane' Event - Dave Zaran

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.

The 'Mane' Event - Pete Hawkins (audio)

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.

The 'Mane' Event - Clinton Brown III (Audio)

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.

The 'Mane' Event - Kyle Merber (audio)

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.

The 'Mane' Event - Patrick Harten (audio)

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."