Brent Naylor is a seven-year lung cancer survivor. He says the diagnosis blindsided him, but now he's found a way to use his challenges to move forward.

Cancer survivor Bernie Sher isn't letting a little thing like retirement keep him from competing in the toughest triathlon competition in the world.

Peggy Smith is strong, sensitive and a survivor. You'd have to be all three, when you are on the job 24 hours a day and when the job is also home.

Doctors gave Sean Swarner two death sentences, but now he's on top of the world.

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

When news anchor Wendy Chioji was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001, her struggle was closely followed by thousands. Six years later, Wendy is a relentless fundraiser, inspirational spokesperson and fearless competitor.

Add throwing a major league no-hitter to the list of accomplishments by cancer survivors who decide to grow bolder after their diagnosis.

When Bob Lee survived colon cancer, he put his pedals to the metal to raise money for the disease.

In what would be a medical first, a breast cancer survivor and registered nurse has started her search for a “very special artist” to tattoo realistic nipples on her reconstructed breasts.

Born: Dec. 31, 1908
Died: Sept. 20, 2005
A survivor of the Nazi death camps who dedicated his life to tracking down fugitive Nazi's and fighting prejudice against all people.

Dorothy Hamill recently revealed that doctors have diagnosed her with breast cancer.

Triathlete Tony Handler was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and given two years to live. That was 25 years ago. Since then, he's beaten cancer six times and has been named the winner of the first-ever Growing Bolder Award presented by GrowingBolder.com.

A cancer diagnosis can be devastating but beating cancer is becoming commonplace. Check out Growing Bolder's library of interviews with men and women who not only beat cancer but emerged from the battle better than ever.

Prostate cancer survivor Bob Marckini says he's found a way to treat the disease without surgery. He's so excited about the treatment option that he's written a book about it.

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!

What would you do if you knew your life was about to end? That's the premise of a new movie, starring some Hollywood heavyweights who are all about Growing Bolder in their real and make-believe worlds.

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.

What a year it has been! We just wanted to take a few moments to thank each and every one of you for your continued support, and ask you to help us spread the GB philosophy across the world.

A health scare led one woman to help children suffering from an incurable disease. See how Peggy Hartzog's own childhood influenced her inspirational choice.

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.

In May of 2008, after suffering a seizure, doctors diagnosed Senator Ted Kennedy with a malignant brain tumor.

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.

Here's something you won't find anywhere else -- GB's exclusive collection of interviews with remarkable men and women who are the world's oldest in their activity. If you want inspiration and proof that it's never too late, here it is.

Older is bolder. Check out our interviews with many of the top masters athletes in the world. These men and women are having the best times of their lives as they turn in the best times of their lives.

Each week, Growing Bolder asks top leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting our lives.

Wendy Chioji has been the face of Orlando news for 20 years. Her battle with breast cancer enlightened all women; her determination to help others was only equaled by her dedication to becoming a world-class athlete.

Sixty-six years after the attack, the wounds of Pearl Harbor are still fresh for many survivors. Jack Colby was there that day and says even though he doesn't like to look back, he thinks every American needs to remember those who died.

Cancer researcher Dr. John Langdon has spent 40 years listening to patients' stories, and now he wants to bring survivors together to bring each other hope and encouragement.

A few short months after battling thyroid cancer, Marc Jarkow grabbed his bicyle and took off for Paris to compete in a 750-mile race.

Do survivors of life’s greatest tragedies possess a secret knowledge? Why do some people blossom through adversity and others fall apart? Author Mark Matousek uncovers the Art of Living.