Meet Edwin Myers
Born in Odessa, Texas, Edwin Myers claims the area’s familiar “Friday-Night-Lights” aesthetic as his hometown. He moved North to Lubbock, Texas, with his family during his senior year of high school. Not long after, he discovered his calling. Like his father before him, Edwin became a preacher and served for over fifty years. Throughout that […]
Meet Bobby Wright
Nothing can keep Arkansas native Bobby Wright out of the saddle and from inspiring others with his kind and compassionate spirit. Bobby Wright was born and raised in Eudora, Arkansas, but moved to Hamburg in 1969, where he would attend high school. He recalls graduating high school in 1973, where he would then start a […]
Meet Susie
Imagine your morning routine. You wake up, eyes blinking slowly, still battling sleep. You roll over, get out of bed, and stretch in the morning’s rays. Then you proceed to conquer whatever the day has in store for you. This simple but familiar act is a touchstone – the signal beckoning another brand-new day. Morning […]
Meet Craig Foster
A caring, giving spirit, and an Arkansas Native, Foster has found his way through life via unexpected opportunities and a staunch work ethic. He remembers an engineer who graciously started an after-school job program at Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority for high school kids, and he happened to be one of the teens to take […]
Meet Lambert Foster
Lambert Foster, young and fresh out of high school, felt called to serve his country. Many of his family members chose that route before him, and when one of his classmates joined the United States Marine Corps – his sights set. Read more …
Meet Brandon Whitfield
On Monday, August 23rd of 2004, Brandon Whitfield felt his life moving in the right direction. He and his wife had a healthy eleven-month-old son with a second child on the way. He’d just started working at a great job, and was headed back to his hotel to make his nightly phone call to his […]
Meet Willow Tharp
You’re four years old, the same age Willow Tharp is now. You like purple, unicorns, and riding your tricycle. You’re four years old, but you’re more familiar with an operating room than most adults will be in their lifetime.
Meet Brandon Crawford
When Brandon first stepped into his local CrossFit gym, nobody expected him to be a superstar. He was just another new guy trying to stay healthy. For Brandon, it was different. He knew he’d do great things. He’d worked hard his entire life, so it wasn’t surprising when he went to a CrossFit fitness festival […]
Meet Leland Arledge
For Leland Arledge, serving the public comes naturally. From his years in the military to now, as the founder of a veteran-based non-profit, he continues to spend his time and efforts helping those in need. However, it wasn’t that long ago that Leland was one of those in need.
Meet Dena Peckham
Always proven successful when thrown a challenge — from becoming a nationally known artist, to walking down the aisle a year after amputation, Dena Peckham has never let a bump in the road defeat her. Dena grew up with two passions: automobiles and art. Dena broke the mold with her career as a sculptor. She […]