PEOA is a compilation book which includes stories written by chapter authors sharing their inspirational stories of helping others and of finding kindness in those who pulled them along to their own level of relative greatness.
The book of kindness stories, which includes a foreword written by NFL Hall of Famer and TV analyst Terry Bradshaw, is co-authored by Todd Civin, who has authored more than 50 children's books and seven biographies featuring stories of those with differing abilities, and turns his abilities to tell stories of helping hands and incredible stories of motivation and leadership.
The mission of the "Pulling Each Other Along" motivational book is to bring people together by emphasizing the kindness of strangers, and the good in human nature.
Chapter authors and biographies include:
Dave Clark- The only professional baseball player on crutchesRockyBleier- The only Bronze Star & Purple Heart recipient with four Super Bowl rings with the Pittsburgh SteelersTim Walsh-Author, filmmaker, and 2020 Game Innovator of the Year nomineeWillie Robinson-World traveler and linebacker coach of the Georgetown Hoyas Mike "Dreamchaser" Smith-Above the elbow amputee, Army Veteran and TriathleteMindy Scheier-Founder of Runway of Dreams; Fashion DesignerDana Zumbo- Zappos Adaptive-Promoting adaptive clothing for the style of allLiv Stone-Team USA 2x Gold Medalist Para Surf World ChampionBob Babbitt - Founder of Challenged Athletes FoundationChris Nikic- Only person with Down Syndrome to complete a full IronmanBrent Pease - Kyle Pease-First brothers to complete the famed Ironman Kona World ChampionshipBeth James & Liza-First Mother/Daughter team to finish an Ironman and compete in the Ironman World ChampionshipAmy Palmiero-Single leg amputee, World-record holder and ESPY winnerArmanda Kloo-Teacher, mother, athlete blessed with the "Miracle of Cerebral Palsy"Brandy & Gavin Lawry-Gavin "The Face"...unbreakable spirit of love pursuing healthSWFL - Southwest Florida Community FoundationDave Stevens-Only legless TV personality / NCAA football and pro baseball playerMarnie Schneider- Author, Speaker, & Founder of Keep on Playing FoundationLauren Lieberman-Founder & Director of Camp Abilities and Global Fulbright ScholarJay Lawrence- Quadriplegic, football league creator & team ownerBonnie Mann- 3x World Champion Boxer & HOF InducteeBaxter Humby-First professional fighter to become World Champion with one handJamal Hill-Paralympic swim champion ranked #1 in the USA- Paralympic bronze medal winnerJohn & Mark Cronin- Father-son team spreading happiness through John's Crazy Socks.Courtney Runyon- Best-selling author, speaker, autoimmune survivor, and social media darlingLaura Chagnon- Quadriplegic, legally blind, traumatic brain injury survivor, published poet, motivational speakerAva Paige-Singer/songwriter, fighting Leukemia "one note at a time"Ieva Robinson-Pro basketball USSR born overcomer of challengesAuti Angel-Earth Angel who Pioneered Wheelchair Hip HopAustin & Angelia Booth- Mother/son duo with "Punishers" protectionThom (Tank) Cullen-President Collier County PunishersRick & Dick Hoyt- Father/son duo team that competed in 32 Boston Marathons and 1100 athletic competitions. First duo to complete Ironman World Championships in Kona Hawaii