Dewey’s life experiences include time spent as multi-sport athlete, class vice president, football captain, University of Toledo football player, sales manager and business owner – and a cocaine addict. When he evaluates his accomplishments, the greatest is deliverance from cocaine. Dewey describes his journey “to Hell and back” in a concise and truthful manner, including the good, the bad and the ugly. Those who hear his story internalize his pain, as well as his hope. View his full profile.

Mark Mays was diagnosed with a hearing loss in 1965 due to ear infections and childhood illness. He was often told he wouldn’t be able to achieve most of his goals in life, yet he went on to play football at the University of Toledo, receiving an undergraduate degree there, and a master’s degree in educational administration from the University of Dayton. He speaks about the obstacles he had to overcome and how he turned his hearing loss into a positive aspect of his life. Read more here.