Beating The Odds Foundation

Quarterbacks of Life are everyday people. These are real-life role models that have overcome obstacles in their lives, and they have triumphed. In the face of great challenges, they did not give up. They have beaten the odds.

The Quarterbacks of Life at Beating the Odds Foundation believe that attitude and dreams are everything. By adopting a "never give up" attitude, anyone can persevere and realize their dreams.

George H. W. Bush
41st President and Supporter of "A Celebration of Freedom"
      
James Earl Jones
Professional Actor and Symbol of Freedom Program Host
      
Rocky Bleier
Pittsburgh Steelers Football Player (4 Super Bowl Titles) and Co-Chairman of Beating the Odds Foundation
      
Bob Wieland
Vietnam War Hero and Chairman of Quarterbacks of Life Team
      
Tracie Ruiz-Conforto
Olympic Gold Medalist 

Rocco Scalzi
Beating the Odds Foundation CEO, Founder, and Motivational Speaker
 
Adam Taliaferro
Former Penn State Football Player
 
Shawn Mayer
Former Penn State Football Player, Former New England Patriots Football Player (2004 Super Bowl Winners)
 
Que Creek Miners
Miners who survived 77 hours trapped inside a flooded Pennsylvania Coal Mine
      
Sandy Purl
Author and Former Flight Attendant
      
Reggie Williams
Former Cincinnati Bengals Football Player
      
Bethany Hamilton
Competitive Surfer and Shark Attack Survivor, Co-Chairman of Beating the Odds Foundation
      
Curt Brinkman
Paralymics Winner
      
Erik Weihenmayer
Blind Mountain Climber
      
Thurl Bailey
Recording Artist and Former NBA Star
      
Angel Faith
Recording Artist and Co-Chairman of Beating the Odds Foundation
      
Kenny Loggins
Songwriter and Performer

Bo Eason
Actor and Former NFL Player

Roberto Clemente, Jr.
Son of the Great Roberto Clemente

Kim Cooper
Pilot for Southwest Airlines

Colleen Barrett
President Emeritus of Southwest Airlines

Pittsburgh Passion
Professional Womens Football Team

 

2008 U.S. Olympian (weightlifting)

 

Country Music Star