Dick Hoyt has pushed his son Rick, a wheelchair quadriplegic, through over 65 marathons. What extraordinary devotion. 2009-09-21T09:55:43-06:00 Dick Hoyt is a pushy dad. He’s pushed his son Rick through over 65 marathons. Because Rick is a wheelchair quadriplegic. What extraordinary devotion. Pass It On. From The Foundation for a Better Life at Values.com. audio/mpeg 23_FFBL_TeamHoyt15_ValuesTag.mp3 363958 audio/wav FFBL_TeamHoyt15_ValuesTag.wav 2647168 11 image/jpeg Hoyt_110x110.jpg 4661 Team Hoyt - Devotion 1 Most kids resent a dad who is constantly pushing them. But not Rick Hoyt! For years Rick has been pushed, pulled, and carried by his dad, and he loves it. That’s because Rick, a wheelchair quadriplegic since birth, and his father Dick together have competed in over 65 marathons. So when you see Dick Hoyt pushing his son around, you’re witnessing extraordinary devotion. Pass it on from the Foundation For A Better Life at Values.com audio/mpeg 24_FFBL_TeamHoyt30_ValuesTag.mp3 723821 audio/wav FFBL_TeamHoyt30_ValuesTag.wav 5293168 2009-09-21T11:54:38-06:00 He wanted to be known for doing his best. His best made him Major League Baseball’s most valuable player. He played in 6 World Series and was elected to the hall of fame. But the best quality of Jackie Robinson’s life was his character. 2009-09-21T09:59:57-06:00 He only wanted to do his best, which got him elected to the hall of fame. But Jackie Robinson’s best quality was his character. So here’s to you, Mr. Robinson, for passing it on. From The Foundation for a Better Life at Values.com. audio/mpeg 11_FFBL_JackieRobinson15_ValuesTag.mp3 363964 audio/wav FFBL_JackieRobinson15_ValuesTag.wav 2647168 12 image/jpeg Robinson_110x110.jpg 2756 Jackie Robinson - Character 2 He wanted to be known for doing his best. His best made him major league baseball’s most valuable player. He played in 6 World Series and was elected to the hall of fame. Although an honest man he was best at stealing home! But the best quality of Jackie Robinson’s life was his character. So here’s to you, Mr. Robinson, thanks for passing it on. From the Foundation For A Better Life at Values.com. audio/mpeg 12_FFBL_JackieRobinson30_ValuesTag.mp3 723827 audio/wav FFBL_JackieRobinson30_ValuesTag.wav 5293168 2009-09-21T11:55:11-06:00 FBL_Mother_Teresa-Compassion_30.mp3 She didn’t just visit the sick and poor, she moved in with them. Because... they needed help. Mother Teresa couldn’t do it all, but she gave her all. Mother Teresa She didn't just visit the sick and poor, she moved in with them. Because... they needed help. Mother Teresa couldn't do it all, but she gave her all. Compassion... pass it on. From the Foundation for a Better Life. audio/mpeg Values_Mother_Teresa_15.mp3 343207 audio/x-wav Values_Mother_Teresa_15.wav 3264044 10 image/jpeg teresa.jpg 9944 compassion.png Mother Teresa - Compassion 3 Mother Teresa :30 She didn't just visit the sick and poor. She moved in with them. It wasn't convenient and it was pretty, but they needed help. Twelve more then joined this saint of the gutters. They were soon followed by over 4,000 other nuns who gave healing care in orphanages, aids hospices and charity centers. Mother Teresa couldn't do it all, but she gave her all. Compassion--Pass It On. From the Foundation For A Better Life at Values.com. audio/mpeg Values_Mother_Teresa_30.mp3 643093 audio/x-wav Values_Mother_Teresa_30.wav 6144044 2009-07-31T07:20:19-06:00 FBL_Ghandi-Soul_30.mp3 While many rose up for violence, he sat down for peace. Mahatma Gandhi reached out with the strength he cultivated within his soul. While many rose up for violence, he sat down for peace. Mahatma Gandhi reached out with the strength he cultivated within his soul. Soul, Pass It On. A message from the Foundation for a Better Life at Values.com audio/mpeg Values_Gandhi-Soul_15.mp3 605038 audio/x-wav Values_Gandhi-Soul_15.wav 2647168 9 image/jpeg gandhi.jpg 9082 soul.png Gandhi - Soul 4 Gandhi :30 He went without food, not to lose weight, but to help people lose generations of hate. While many around him rose up with violence, he sat down for peace. When others used religion as an excuse for war, he used it to remind them of love. Mahatma Gandhi made the world a far better place by reaching out with the strength he cultivated within his soul. Soul--Pass It On. From the Foundation for a Better Life at values.com. audio/mpeg Values_Gandhi-Soul_30.mp3 1204809 audio/x-wav Values_Gandhi-Soul_30.wav 5293168 2009-07-31T07:20:19-06:00 FBL_Fastest_Amputee-Overcoming_30.mp3 Faced with incredible odds after losing his foot at a young age, Marlon Shirley not only overcame them, but provided an inspiring example for each of us. Foundation For A Better Life Live Read Format Faced with incredible odds after loosing his foot at a young age, Marlon Shirley not only overcame them, but provided an inspiring example for each of us. audio/mpeg Values_Marlon_Shirley-Overcoming-Overcoming_15.mp3 275050 audio/x-wav Values_Marlon_Shirley-Overcoming-Overcoming_15.wav 2647168 7 image/jpeg marion.jpg 9550 overcoming.png Marlon Shirley - Overcoming 5 Marlon Shirley :30 When Marlon Shirley was five years old, he was in an accident and lost his foot, but he didn't lose his heart. [Marlon's voice:] "When you tackle a challenge that just you cannot even fathom tackling. When you accomplish that, the amount of integrity and the will and the heart that you'll get from that experience is what will set you up for your life." In less time than it took Marlon Shirley to say that, he can now run one hundred meters because today he is the world's fastest amputee. Overcoming--Pass It On. From the Foundation For A Better Life at Values.com. audio/mpeg Values_Marlon_Shirley-Overcoming-Overcoming_30.mp3 514954 audio/x-wav Values_Marlon_Shirley-Overcoming-Overcoming_30.wav 5293168 2009-07-31T17:42:29-06:00 FBL_Blind_Hiker-Vision_30.mp3 Being blind didn't stop Erik Weihenmayer from pursuing his vision of climbing the world’s highest peak—Mount Everest. ERIK WEIHENMEYER - VISION :15 LIVE READ COPY When he reached the summit of Mt. Everest he didn't even see the view because Erik Weihenmeyer is blind. He proved it doesn't take sight to reach the top‚ it takes vision. Pass it on. A message from The Foundation for a Better Life. audio/mpeg Values_Blind_Hiker-Vision_15.mp3 138865 audio/x-wav Values_Blind_Hiker-Vision_15.wav 2998844 2 image/jpeg vision.jpg 8903 vision.png Erik Weihenmayer - Vision 6 Erik Weihenmayer :30 Erik Weihenmayer knew the risks. Less than 1200 people had ever conquered Mount Everest and more than 175 had died trying. But still he climbed not seeing the terrifying drops or the fear on other faces. And when he reached the summit he didn't even see the view because Erik Weihenmayer is blind. He proved it doesn't take sight to reach the top. It takes--Vision. Pass It On. From the Foundation For A Better Life at Values.com. audio/mpeg Values_Blind_Hiker-Vision_30.mp3 258808 audio/x-wav Values_Blind_Hiker-Vision_30.wav 5644844 2009-07-31T07:20:19-06:00 FBL_Harvard-Determination_30.mp3 A tragic car accident left Brooke Ellison quadriplegic and on a ventilator, but with determination she graduated from Harvard University. Foundation For A Better Life Live Read Format FBL_Harvard-Determination_15.txt Brooke Ellison surprised people by living after being paralyzed from the neck down. Next she surprised people by graduating from Harvard--Magna cum laude. Determination. Pass it on. A message from The Foundation for a Better Life. audio/mpeg Values_Harvard-Determination_15.mp3 138841 audio/x-wav Values_Harvard-Determination_15.wav 2998844 3 image/jpeg grad.jpg 14184 determination2.png Brooke Ellison - Determination 7 Brooke Ellison :30 Brooke Ellison is a surprising person. [Brooke's voice:] "When I was 11 years old, I was hit by a car and no one expected me to live." She surprised people by living. [Brooke's voice:] "I have been paralyzed from the neck down and on a ventilator since that time." And she surprised them by going to college. [Brooke's voice:] "Tomorrow I will graduate from Harvard." Brooke Ellison, Magna Cum-Laude. Determination--Pass It On. From the Foundation For A Better Life at Values.com. audio/mpeg Values_Harvard-Determination_30.mp3 258808 audio/x-wav Values_Harvard-Determination_30.wav 5644844 2009-07-31T07:20:19-06:00 FBL_Lincoln-Persistence_30.mp3 Prior to becoming the 16th US President, the persistent Abraham Lincoln ran for public office, tried to set up his own business, and even ran for Vice President—and lost every time. LINCOLN - PERSISTENCE :15 LIVE READ COPY He ran for state office - was beaten. He started a business - it failed. He ran for congress - he lost. Yes, Abraham Lincoln knew what it took to be a winner persistence. Pass it on. A message from the Foundation for a Better Life. audio/mpeg Values_Lincoln-Persistence_15.mp3 0 audio/x-wav Values_Lincoln-Persistence_15.wav 0 1 image/jpeg lincoln.jpg 9980 persistence.png Abraham Lincoln - Persistence 8 Abraham Lincoln :30 Some people would call him a loser. He ran for state office, he was beaten. He started a business, he failed. He ran for congress, he lost. He was nominated for vice-president, he lost again. But he knew only those who never try are the real losers. And Abraham Lincoln was no loser. Persistence--Pass It On. From the Foundation For A Better Life at Values.com. audio/mpeg Values_Lincoln-Persistence_30.mp3 0 audio/x-wav Values_Lincoln-Persistence_30.wav 0 2009-07-07T11:52:48-06:00 FBL_Surfer_Girl-Courage_30.mp3 Only months after losing her arm to a shark while surfing, the courageous Bethany Hamilton was back on her board performing better than ever. Foundation For A Better Life Live Read Format A shark took her arm but not her teenage desire to be a surfing champ. Today, Bethany Hamilton is rippin' it again on some heavy wave. And that takes gnarly courage. Pass it on. A message from The Foundation for a Better Life. audio/mpeg Values_Bethany_Hamilton-Courage_15.mp3 138854 audio/x-wav Values_Bethany_Hamilton-Courage_15.wav 2998844 4 image/jpeg surfer.jpg 9567 risingabove.png Bethany Hamilton - Courage 9 Bethany Hamilton :30 She knows a holler from a double up. She does snap backs, backsides, shoots the curl. Bethany Hamilton knows everything about surfing--she just didn't know about the shark. But just months after the attack and with only one arm, the 13 year old surfs again, and now she's ripping it better than ever. So next time life puts a little fear in you, just think of Bethany Hamilton hanging ten on top of a heavy wave. That's real Courage. Pass It On. From the Foundation For A Better Life at Values.com. audio/mpeg Values_Bethany_Hamilton-Courage_30.mp3 258813 audio/x-wav Values_Bethany_Hamilton-Courage_30.wav 5644844 2009-07-31T17:34:46-06:00 FBL_Norman_Rockwell-Inspiration_30.mp3 You’ve seen the paintings, the thanksgiving turkey being served, the wise police officer talking a young boy out of running away from home. Norman Rockwell inspired the best. Norman Rockwell: You've seen the paintings, the thanksgiving turkey being served, the wise police officer talking a young boy out of running away from home. Norman Rockwell inspired the best. Inspiration... Pass it on. From the Foundation for a Better Life. audio/mpeg Values_Norman_Rockwell_15.mp3 343207 audio/x-wav Values_Norman_Rockwell_15.wav 3264044 5 image/jpeg rockwell.jpg 15229 rockwell_thumb.png Norman Rockwell - Inspiration 10 Norman Rockwell :30 You've seen the paintings, the thanksgiving turkey being served at grandmas. The weathered farmer sending his baby-faced son off to college. The wise police officer sitting at the soda bar talking a young boy out of running away from home. Norman Rockwell didn't create the best in us, he just inspired the best. Inspiration--Pass It On. From the Foundation For A Better Life at Values.com. audio/mpeg Values_Norman_Rockwell_30.mp3 643093 audio/x-wav Values_Norman_Rockwell_30.wav 6144044 2009-07-31T07:20:19-06:00 FBL_19_College_Kids-Helping_Others_30.mp3 In 1987 some first graders were promised a college education—this came from Oral Lee Brown who saved a large portion of her modest income to send 19 kids to college. In 1987 some first graders were promised a college education. This came from Oral Lee Brown who saved a large portion of her modest income to send 19 kids to college. Helping Others, Pass It On. A message from the Foundation for a Better Life at Values.com audio/mpeg Values_Oral_Lee_Brown-Helping_Others_15.mp3 605043 audio/x-wav Values_Oral_Lee_Brown-Helping_Others_15.wav 2647260 6 image/jpeg oral.jpg 9449 helping_others.png Oral Lee Brown - Helping Others 11 Oral Lee Brown :30 In 1987 some inner city first graders were promised a college education. Now this promise didn't come from a wealthy corporation. It came from Oral Lee Brown who saved a large portion of her modest income every year for these children. [Oral Lee Brown's voice:] "People said 'you can't do everything' but I said I know, but we need to do more." And she did more, by sending 19 kids to college. Helping Others--Pass It On. From the Foundation For A Better Life at Values.com. audio/mpeg Values_Oral_Lee_Brown-Helping_Others_30.mp3 1204814 audio/x-wav Values_Oral_Lee_Brown-Helping_Others_30.wav 5293168 2009-07-31T07:20:19-06:00 FBL_One_Giant_Leap-Achievement_30.mp3 One small step by Neil Armstrong onto the moon opened a new world of discovery for mankind. The impossible became the possible and limitless frontiers still lie ahead. Foundation For A Better Life Live Read Format One small step by Neil Armstrong onto the moon opened a new world of discovery for mankind. The impossible became the possible and limitless frontiers still lie ahead. audio/mpeg Values_Neil_Armstrong-Achievement_15.mp3 275050 audio/x-wav Values_Neil_Armstrong-Achievement_15.wav 2647168 8 image/jpeg armstrong.jpg 16362 achievment.png Neil Armstrong - Achievement 12 Neil Armstrong :30 The entire world watched. They watched each step down the rungs of that small ladder one after another and waited with great anticipation for that last step. [recording of Neil's voice] "It's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." At that moment humanity saw the impossible become the possible. And today the sky is not the limit. Achievement--Pass It On. From the Foundation For A Better Life at Values.com. audio/mpeg Values_Neil_Armstrong-Achievement_30.mp3 515370 audio/x-wav Values_Neil_Armstrong-Achievement_30.wav 5293308 2009-07-31T07:20:19-06:00