Jason Carter doesn't need a clipboard to help fuel an NBA team to a win. He wields a spatula instead. As the sous-chef for the Orlando Magic, Carter clutches kitchen tools, decades of cooking experience and a mean gumbo recipe to propel players, coaches and staff to success on the hardwood. That's why Carter, a 20-year Navy veteran, was recently [...]
All Warriors fans have been smiling since the NBA season ended, but one in particular is grinning from ear to ear. That's because Steph Curry surprised him in a newly remodeled home that would accommodate his needs. Navy veteran Timothy Birckhead suffers from hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsy, an incurable disease, that is characterized by numbness, tingling and [...]
Billy Hurley III is a bit of an anomaly on the PGA TOUR. Although, as a kid, he dreamed of having a pro golf career, he took the “scenic route” to get there. He earned his bachelor’s degree at the United States Naval Academy, then served five years as a naval officer—including deployment in the Persian Gulf—before earning his place [...]
Photo courtesy of Nik Hawks By Kim Constantinesco If you ask Nik Hawks, the worst kind of pain can end if you catch a sliver of perspective about human potential. The 39-year-old from San Diego, Calif. is recognized as the co-founder of Paleo Treats, the first company to focus solely on creating Paleo desserts. However, his drive [...]
By Alison Ryan Most dreams take a little luck, and a whole lot of hard work to achieve. When their dream is faced with a challenge, a person has a few options: they can give up, or they can keep pushing forward. As Ernest Hemmingway famously said, “Courage is grace under pressure.” When one US Naval Officer learned that [...]