LANCE MAGIN Magin has proven and continues to prove that life is what you make of it. At age 18, Magin broke his back racing in an American Motorcyclist Association event. Just one year after his accident, using hand controls, Magin became the first paraplegic to race the Baja 1000. Magin races in NASCAR and has beaten some of the best drivers in Baja. Grateful for the help and encouragement he’s received since his accident, he now strives to embolden others with disabilities to achieve their dreams.

MADONNA LONG  is a paraplegic who was injured in her senior year of high school from a school bus accident when she lived in Wyoming. Ms Long lives in Pennsylvania and is the mother of 4 children. Madonna is the owner of Madonna Long Consulting LLC. She is a consumer advocate for Pride Mobility Products, a manufacturer of Mobility products. She is often seen on Capitol Hill working on consumer’s issues for people who are disabled. She is the Chairman for NCIL’s Emergency Management Preparedness Committee, Coordinator for Cambria County Emergency Management Committee where she helped bring awareness to Emergency Managers in Pennsylvania. Her company works with businesses and organizations on related projects on consumers with disabilities.

PETER RUPRECHT is the president of DRIVE-MASTER, the oldest family owned and operated mobility equipment dealer in the United States. Drive-Master has provided total mobility for the physically challenged and has been a respected member of the disabled community for over 55 years. They are at the forefront of change and innovation in adaptive mobility driving aids.

RICHARD GASKIN to his friends, is a 21 year injured Spinal Cord Injury Advocate. Professir X, although living life with a wheelchair, goes out every day possible to meet his community, doctors, politicians and any individual who supports a better quality of life for all mankind. By Rapping, speaking and entertaining others Professir X brings awareness and Inspiration to others.

RYAN CHESTERMAN is a recreational therapist (CPRS), formerly  affiliated with Kessler Institute in New Jersey. He is currently working at another major New Jersey facility.  He attended the University of New Hampshire. He volunteers with both The Wounded Warrior project and the Wheelchair Sports Federation.