Dennis Watlington who moved through poverty and addiction, on to higher ground as an Emmy Award winning writer and author, is the author of the highly acclaimed book, “Chasing America: Notes of a Rock ’n’ Soul Integrationist”, and is an inspiration to thousands of readers.
In June 2011, this father of three suffered bilateral strokes that left him virtually paralyzed. 48 hours later he suffered a massive brain stem stroke that put him in the ICU. Aided by the love of family, friends and colleagues Dennis continues on the road to recovery.

Dennis started Aqua therapy in 2014 and is making tremendous strides towards becoming whole again. His Classmates and friends at the Hotchkiss School and his companion Caroline Phipps are spearheading the effort to raise funds for his rehabilitation.

Center Light staff deal with Hurricane Sandy’s aftermath and heroically meet the needs of their patients.

Jared Allen hosts a charity golf tournament for the Wounded Warriors with celebrity guests Johnny Knoxville and Weeman for the NOC.

Wounded war vets learn how to become chefs and be self sufficient at the Culinary Institute of America.

A young man explains how his upbringing impacted his mental health.