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CAPTION: In November 2006 Craig was invited to the Vatican in Rome to have an audience with Pope Benedict XVI. Craig's life long dedication, passion and commitment to help our youth earned him the invitation to meet the Pope. During this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity Craig and the Pope discussed the 20/20 Inner Vision foundation and Craig's continuing work with our youth.
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Craig MacFarlane is a superstar in the hearts and minds of anyone who has watched him take on one of life’s greatest blows - the total loss of his sight - and turn it into a tower of inspiration for the world to see.
The victim of a tragic accident at the age of 2, Craig went on to become a world-class athlete winning over 100 gold medals in a variety of sports (the majority against sighted competition) including wrestling, downhill skiing, water skiing and track & field. As a downhill skier, Craig has been clocked at over 90 kilometers an hour. In golf, he's shot a score of 91 using a technique he calls muscle memory.
Now, at the age of 45 Craig has had a profound impact on the lives of many prominent people such as Wayne Gretzky, Gordie Howe, Bobby Orr, Paul Newman, Mario Andretti, and Evander Holyfield. NBC sports icon, Bob Costas, narrated a documentary on Craig’s amazing life including his childhood, sports accomplishments, music, and personal achievements. Craig travels extensively without the use of a guide dog or cane and has spoken at numerous corporate conferences and at three Republican National Conventions.
President George W. Bush, speaking about Craig’s passion for life, said “Children are our most precious resource. Thank you for your commitment and dedication to teaching them that there are no limits to what they can achieve. You are a great role model and an inspiration to our younger generation”. Former president George Bush Sr. considers Craig a close friend and wrote the foreword to Craig’s life story titled “Inner Vision”.
Craig has brought his message of Inner Vision and PRIDE - Perseverance, Respect, Individuality, Desire and Enthusiasm to over 2500 schools throughout the United States, Canada, New Zealand and Europe. Students are amazed and encouraged by his story. They are left with a message of “Hope and Inspiration”! The Foundation is also concentrating on blind students who are mainstreamed into the regular school system so they can have a positive experience on the way to graduating high school. In September 2007 the Foundation launched its inaugural weekend called “Expanding Your Horizons”. It was a weekend experience which included activities to build self-esteem, encourage team-work, improve skills and enhance family time together. Download PDF version
www.2020InnerVision.org
20/20 Inner Vision's mission is to increase high school graduation rates and create positive employment futures by instilling a sense of pride and dignity in the youth of America.
www.StickToSchool.com
The mission of StickToSchool is to increase the graduation rate. Our goal is to provide as many resources as possible to make it easierto find what you are looking for in an education and the business world. Our primary focus is to inform young people on the value of a formal high school/college education, as well as to motivate young people to have a high degree of self worth.
Howard Cosell
"I've covered the sports beat for nearly 40 years of my life and worked with all the great ones firsthand. Jackie Roosevelt Robinson, Muhammed Ali, Johnny McEnroe...
Wayne Gretzky
"Craig has proven you can accomplish anything through hard work, dedication and a lot of spirit."
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