Kevin Eberle’s world was turned upside down in 1986 when his best friend Connie unexpectedly took her own life. There were no warning signs and he was left angry, confused, and guilty. With the lack of support groups through his own search, Kev

Kathy Morgan

Sep 25th, 2019 15m 51s

Kathy Morgan always knew she would get cancer. Eight years after her father passed away from bladder cancer, Kathy was diagnosed with breast cancer. In 2001, she participated in her first Relay for Life, forming a team called Capitan Morgan’s C

Johnny Vega

Sep 25th, 2019 38m 46s

Johnny Vega was a model student—participating in sports, getting good grades, and even scoring a scholarship to Millersville University—but by the age of 20 Johnny had taken his two year drug selling to a new level by opening a pair of night cl

Angela Myers

Sep 25th, 2019 11m 28s

After the birth of her third child, Angela Myers started running to stay in shape. That is when she discovered her speed and love of sprinting. She soon found USA Track and Field Masters, which is an organization for athletes over the age of 35

Leo & Nick DiSanto

Sep 25th, 2019 18m 23s

Although Leo and Nick DiSanto did not particularly grow up in a musical household, the brothers have been paving their way through the music scene since their adolescence. For Nick who went to school to study sculpture, joined his two loves and

Esther Schmucker

Sep 25th, 2019 40m 49s

Having grown up as a member of the Amish community, Esther Schmucker experienced struggles and bouts of physical and emotional abuse. After giving birth to her abuser’s child at the age of 15 and later staring on The Discovery Channel’s show, A

Osmyn J. Oree

Sep 25th, 2019 24m 35s

Growing up in downtown Lancaster, Osmyn Oree struggled with his identity as a member of the black community. Osmyn experienced racism not only from differing cultures, but also his own as he was often accused of not being black enough. Using hi

Leiana Smathers

Sep 25th, 2019 11m 12s

Leiana Smathers is a bright, bubbly, and fun 11-year-old despite her ongoing physical challenges. Born with Hallermann-Streiff Syndrome—a rare disease that has only been diagnosed to 200 people worldwide—Leiana has had multiple surgeries since

Joe Post

Sep 25th, 2019 23m 47s

Joining the military was a natural calling for Joe Post since most of the men in his family had served, however, the construction-minded veteran enlisted in the Army at the age of 25 after obtaining a college degree. He was a member of the troo

Jenny Mercandetti

Sep 25th, 2019 27m 39s

Jenny Mercandetti found the love of her life in her partner, Shaun Mehal, but life had different plans for the happy couple. Having been clean and sober for two and a half years, Shaun fell off the wagon and passed away from an overdose five we

Richard Humphreys

Sep 25th, 2019 26m 50s

For 39 years, Richard Humphreys has been entertaining children of all ages at Gnome Countryside on his Colerain Township property. Dressed in lederhosen, sporting a red kerchief around his neck and a handmade woolen cap on his head, Mr. Rich ba

Frosoula Romano

Sep 25th, 2019 13m 52s

Hidden behind Frosoula Romano’s glowing smile was a mass of anxiety, which started in high school. After trying medication for relief, Frosoula discovered a Bodypump class and later took to teaching Bodyflow—a Les Mills yoga-like program—to eas

Jeremy Crouse

Sep 25th, 2019 8m 42s

Growing up in Columbia, PA, Jeremy Crouse did not originally have a full appreciation for Lancaster County early in life. He left the area and ventured to Las Vegas where he got caught up in the nightlife of Sin City and began heavily using dru

Patience Buckwalter

Sep 25th, 2019 26m 15s

Patience Buckwalter does not remember the night that her and her adoptive mother had to flee Ethiopia to the United States for their safety from dangers of the militia. Her refugee experience led Patience to help others in similar situations th

Jason Johnson

Sep 25th, 2019 13m 35s

Jason Johnson is the not only the Founder and Director of the Central PA Heroes Coalition, he’s also Captain America. Donating his time to visit sick children while dressed as the famous superhero, Jason’s efforts extend to organizing fundraisi

Untitled Mark

Apr 2nd, 2019 16m 43s

Mark Springer never signed any of his work. Now recognized as “Untitled Mark,” the artist has found a love for salvaged materials and makes his mark on the world as a furniture designer who incorporates distinct angles, raw metal, and visual co

Kitty Byk

Apr 2nd, 2019 52m 36s

Kitty Byk was 12 years old when Hitler’s Nazi party took over her hometown of Vienna, Austria. Being of half Jewish decent, Kitty overcame working in the Labor Department, daily bombings, the advance of the Russian army, begging for food, and m

Lionel Adriano

Apr 2nd, 2019 12m 8s

After a suppression of childhood molestation, Lionel Adriano coped with a dangerous drug addiction that led to homelessness. Things clicked for Lionel when he was offered a job at a salon and he began his journey into skin and beauty. Now the c

Jen Nields

Apr 2nd, 2019 25m 40s

Jen Nields wanted to be a humane officer ever since high school. She built her career experience after the devastating, sudden death of her father and utilized the tragedy to create Santa Claws and Paws to aide families in need. Focused on the

Sean Hall

Apr 2nd, 2019 21m 5s

Private investigation may not have always been in the cards for Sean Hall but interest in the field and fate brought the U.S. Air Force veteran to where he is today. Cases such as insurance fraud, child custody, infidelity, stalking, and even h

TJ Griffin

Apr 2nd, 2019 29m 57s

A yearning to remove himself from a lifestyle of drug dealing and partying, TJ Griffin paved his way as a hip-hop manager, actor, and motivational speaker. He formed The Vision Program in order to provide inner-city youth with workshops, mentor

Alaina Salks

Apr 2nd, 2019 22m 51s

Alaina Salks aims to break down the taboo topic of human sexuality as she integrates mind, spirit, and sex as an Authentic Tantra instructor. In her private practice, she introduces individuals and couples to the ancient traditions which are ro

Andy Stender

Apr 2nd, 2019 23m 13s

Born with Usher syndrome, Andy Stender is both deaf and blind and uses Pro-tactile American Sign Language as a way to communicate with others. Refusing to be disabled by the syndrome, Andy studied horticulture, enjoys building model trains, and

Samia Kreiser

Apr 2nd, 2019 25m 55s

Samia Kreiser grew up with a normal childhood in the U.S. until her father liquidated the family’s assets and relocated them to Jordan in order to raise his girls in the Muslim culture. Struggling with her father’s overbearing rules, Samia and

Jason Berlet

Apr 2nd, 2019 22m 54s

A funny guy, musician, and artist, Jason Berlet’s love of Saturday Night Live and stand-up comedians lead him to attend improv classes in New York City. The artist developed his style and became known for his Sharpie drawings on cups, take-out