Perseverance is one of many words to describe Team Hoyt- the father-son team who has inspired thousands with their "Yes You Can" attitude. In 1962, Rick Hoyt was born and quickly diagnosed as a spastic quadriplegic with cerebral palsy.  Fifteen years later, Rick asked to participate in a five-mile race. His father, Dick, agreed, and pushed Rick in his wheelchair for the full five miles. Little did they know this one race would change the course of their lives.  Spurred by Rick's powerful words, "Dad, when I'm running, it feels like I'm not handicapped," Team Hoyt has completed in more than 1,000 races; including marathons, duathlons and triathlons. Earlier this year, the Huffington Post wrote an article about this duo, paying tribute to their many, many accomplishments over the years.  This year they ran their 32nd and final Boston Marathon as a duo.  "It is the last one for me," said Dick, "but not for Rick; he's going to keep going." 

From struggles with addiction and homelessness to becoming a nationally respected Interventionist, author and Addiction expert for television and renowned media outlets, Kristina Wandzilak and her mother, Constance Curry, are the true definition of resiliency.   With years of addiction now behind her, Kristina has become Good Morning America's outside contributor when anything drug or alcohol related occurs in the news.  Her show, Addicted, which premiered on TLC and Discovery Fit and Health, won the prestigious Prism Award for an episode which aired in its first season.   Kristina is currently working on a "sober living" center for individuals recovering from substance abuse in San Anselmo, California.   With the support of her mother, Constance- who overcame her own obstacles with codependency- they have together rebuilt their relationship that was once lost to addiction.  Their joint presentation inspires audiences with their firsthand account of how tough love and the will to bounce back saved them and their family. Kristina and Connie's a passion is to enlighten families on the disease of addiction and instill a sense of hope that people can and do recover from their 'Lost Years' and go on to live happy and joyous lives. 

If you are looking for a pair who will entertain and engage your audience while providing take away value, you have found it in the guys of The Passing Zone. With the help of chainsaws, knives and other dangerous objects, this hilarious duo demonstrates the importance of trust and communication in a teammate. They also share other messages on collaboration, innovation and execution.  The high energy of Jon Wee and Owen Morse will leave your audience wanting more.