Arguably the most recognized male figure skater in the world, Scott Hamilton has won seventy titles, awards, and honors, including an Emmy nomination, induction into the United States Olympic Hall of Fame, and the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame. He later became a fan-favorite analyst/commentator, performer, producer, and best-selling author. He even shared the big screen with Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler in the classic comedy Blades of Glory.

As fierce as the competition was in the skating rink, he’s experienced even more challenges off the ice. Scott lost his mother to cancer and survived four separate rounds of it in his own life. Now, he makes sure his actions are meaningful physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually. Otherwise, he says, it’s as unbalanced as sitting in a three-legged chair.

Now married with four children, Scott is an activist, having launched the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation (Cancer Alliance for Research, Education and Survivorship). He also founded several education and survivorship programs, events, and galas designed to fund research into cancer treatments that spare patients harm.

Scott believes in the adage that courage is fear that’s said its prayers. We tend to think bad things only happen to other people, but once we accept reality, we can take responsibility for our own longevity and get to work changing our lives for the better.

Scott believes the only true disability in life is a bad attitude. And now, the man famous for his backflips is fully committed to moving forward.

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