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Jamie Armstrong

How Adam Nugent Lost 120 Pounds

May 4, 2022 by Jamie Armstrong

Adam Nugent weight loss

It all started when Adam Nugent was 9 years old.  “My parents noticed that I had been gaining weight, so the pediatrician recommended that they give me a jogger trampoline to encourage me to exercise more,” he recalls. Unfortunately, that gesture only led Nugent to feel self-conscious about his body for the first time in his young life. He developed an increasingly … [Read more...] about How Adam Nugent Lost 120 Pounds

David Osmond on His Battle with Multiple Sclerosis (Plus Live Performance)

March 31, 2022 by Jamie Armstrong

David Osmond

At our 2022 annual gala, musician and performer David Osmond candidly discussed his battle with multiple sclerosis. "When I was in the prime of my life, out of nowhere, I ended up going quickly into a wheelchair, and from the chest down, believe it or not, I couldn’t move a thing, to where I couldn’t move my toes, and my eyesight was diminished, and my voice was leaving, … [Read more...] about David Osmond on His Battle with Multiple Sclerosis (Plus Live Performance)

Nikki Walker: Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Domo

March 24, 2022 by Jamie Armstrong

Nikki Walker

At our 2022 annual gala, Nikki Walker, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Domo, spoke about the importance of diversity and inclusion at every level of community, business, and government. "Everybody needs diversity. Everybody needs a new perspective," she said. "Everybody needs to understand who they are serving, and you cannot serve the community in a … [Read more...] about Nikki Walker: Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Domo

Drew Manning: Best-Selling Author of Fit2Fat2Fit

March 17, 2022 by Jamie Armstrong

Drew Manning

At our 2022 annual gala, Drew Manning, fitness expert and best-selling author of Fit2Fat2Fit, shared how intentionally gaining 75 pounds completely changed his perspective on fitness and helped him gain empathy for overweight clients. "Instead of asking, 'What’s wrong with you? What’s wrong with this person? Why can’t they do this? Why can’t they do that?' The better … [Read more...] about Drew Manning: Best-Selling Author of Fit2Fat2Fit

Stephenie Larsen: Founder of Encircle

March 10, 2022 by Jamie Armstrong

Stephenie Larsen

At our 2022 annual gala, Stephenie Larsen, founder of Encircle, spoke about the desire to make a positive impact on the world. She talks about the need to create safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth and how community support is key. "I think that 95 percent of us all day long are working our hardest to have a positive impact on the world. And I’m grateful for people who are willing … [Read more...] about Stephenie Larsen: Founder of Encircle

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