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  • Wendy Booker
    Wendy Booker

    Rather than letting MS define her, Wendy Booker is defying the disease by climbing the world's 7 tallest mountains.


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    Ken Mitchell

    A former pro athlete thought the high peaks were out of reach after double-knee replacement surgeries. He was wrong.


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    Ken Mitchell

    After taking on Mount Everest, former NFL linebacker Ken Mitchell is now scaling Europe's highest peaks.


  • Betty Olds
    Betty Olds

    The fact that she is older than the tree didn't stop an 86-year-old Berkeley woman from climbing it to protest its planned demise.


  • Jeanne Stawiecki
    Guinness Recognizes GB Radio Guest

    The Guinness Book of World Records has recognized 57-year-old Jeanne Stawiecki for two amazing feats. Even more amazing, when you consider what her life was like at the age of 40.


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    5 Questions With: Kelly Perkins

    Kelly Perkins' life came full circle for her. She's a heart transplant recipient who literally took the high road after her surgery and began climbing mountains to raise awareness of the need for organ donations.


  • Jeanne Stawiecki, Antarctica
    Jeanne Stawiecki

    Jeanne Stawiecki is living proof that it's never too late to dramatically change your life -- even in middle age.


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    First Rocky and Now Rambo

    Talk about growing bolder! First Rocky Balboa and now angry Viet Nam veteran John Rambo. Lionsgate has announced that John Rambo, starring 61-year old Sylvester Stallone, will be released January 25, 2008.


  • Stacy Allison, Mt. Everest
    Stacy Allison

    The first American woman to conquer Mt. Everest has a message of hope and determination for anyone seeking to improve their life.


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    Mom, Daughter Bonding at Top of World

    Talk about taking their mother-daughter relationship to a whole new level! Two Aussies have become the first mother-daughter team to reach the top of Mount Everest.


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    The Climb of a Lifetime

    Many try -- not all succeed. But it seems that these days, the biggest names in mountain climbing are people over the age of 50! In fact, a group of 70-year-olds is hoping to smash the record for climbing Mount Everest.


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    Sir Edmund Hillary Dies at 88

    Sir Edmund Hillary, the New Zealander beekeeper who was the first person to reach the top of Mount Everest, has died. His brave act has inspired countless others to reach for the heights. We introduce you to three courageous climbers.


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    Post Election Stress Syndrome

      Understanding the psychology of Post-Election Stress Syndrome By Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor   A major election leads to major change- psychologically that is. No matter who wins an election, the unexpected...

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    Going Green Everyday

    Earth Day is just one day out of the year -- how can you help save the Earth the other 364 days of the week? Check out these inspirational stories to get motivated, and get moving!


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    Steve Rondinaro Comes Full Circle

    At the height of your career, would you walk away from it all to pursue a lifelong dream? That's exactly what TV anchor Steve Rondinaro did 13 years ago. Find out why he'll never have to ask "What if?"


  • Barbara Hillary North Pole
    Barbara Hillary

    Barbara Hillary is a 75-year-old cancer survivor who recently became the first black woman to reach the North Pole.



 

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