Daniel Exter with his fiancee, Dana. Photo courtesy of Daniel Exter Daniel Exter lived for the game of basketball. He played high school and AAU ball, attended basketball camps and enjoyed fully immersing himself in the sport. But, on July 13, 2013, Exter wondered if he would ever be able to live a normal life again, never mind [...]
Photo courtesy of Sally Roberts/Wrestle Like a Girl By Shannon Scovel A revolution is starting in women’s wrestling, and new shoes are only part of the story. When American wrestler Sally Roberts won the bronze medal at the 2003 women’s World Championships, she sported clean, white, men’s wrestling shoes. Helen Maroulis donned a similar pair of men’s [...]
Micki Krimmel takes a turn nice and fast. Photo courtesy of Superfit Hero By Shannon Scovel On the full contact roller derby battleground, Micki Krimmel tries to outperform other women on opposing teams in every race. Off the rink, however, she hopes to succeed by bringing women together through a common goal. As a member of the [...]
Photo courtesy of Evan Oglesby By Shannon Scovel Ten years ago, Evan Oglesby changed the city of Toccoa, Georgia. The former NFL cornerback, who played for the Cowboys, Ravens and Dolphins throughout his professional career, always knew he wanted to help kids, particularly those in his hometown. He started by giving out college scholarships to graduating seniors, [...]
Photo courtesy of George Garcia By Shannon Scovel George Garcia Jr. could have quit. He could have resolved to living the rest of his life in a wheelchair and faced the realities of his accident without trying to change his fate. But something inspired Garcia to take charge and make a change. He wanted to be active, to [...]