By Angelina Stevens Sometimes second place makes the biggest impression. The big hero in the Tour De France was not the winner, Chris Froome, but Nairo Quintana, a 23-year-old Colombian cyclist who wowed the world with his strength and his story. Born of peasants, Quintana’s parents saved around $30 to buy him
By Joe Nuss The typical triathlete may not love mountain biking as much as I do, but those that do are familiar with the challenge of trying to fit a little mountain-bike racing and riding into the summer training schedule. But in looking back over all of my race
By Cherith Hunter Roberson Kevin Penn describes himself as a husband, father, son, brother, friend, local executive and weekend warrior athlete. Another label – one that he doesn’t often use to define himself – is leukemia survivor. As a cancer survivor, Penn adheres to the “pay it forward” motto
Ten area teens will pedal with purpose this summer, riding some 3,700 miles over a 10-week period, from Maryland to Oregon. The group, dubbed “Lucky 13,” a play on the year 2013, aims to raise $30,000 for UNC’s Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, with a portion on the money going
By Jennifer Kirby The story of Jessica Ekstrom’s passion for using headbands to fight childhood cancer starts with her internship as a college freshman at Walt Disney World. “That’s how I became connected with Make-a-Wish,” the foundation that grants wishes for children diagnosed with life-threatening medical conditions, she explains.
By Gwen Romeo, Team In Training Campaign Manager As a staff person for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Team In Training (TNT) program, I come across a lot of selfless individuals who inspire me on a daily basis. It humbles me to witness the sacrifices our participants
"My most memorable moment actually wasn’t even about me.” My most memorable moment actually wasn’t even about me. I volunteered at the Ramblin’ Rose in Rock Hill prior to competing in the race in Huntersville (Charlotte). I wanted to get a feel for the entire triathlon experience and learn
By Casey Saussy At Endurance we aspire to provide you with inspiration to pursue your dreams and motivation to achieve them. Many of the most inspirational people we meet are those who have overcome an obstacle or disadvantage that makes their story, effort, and success all the
D.C. Lucchesi To hear Tommy Holderness tell it, Charlotte’s Burrito Bikers just kind of happened. An idea plucked from a bike magazine five years ago has turned into a regular Sunday service, if you will, providing a portable hot breakfast to the homeless in uptown Charlotte, and since
Broadcast journalist and wellness advocate Donna Deegan of Jacksonville, Florida was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1999 at the age of 38. After her diagnosis, she talked with many women who couldn't make ends meet while they were undergoing treatment for the disease and as a
