Why is Dain Blanton part of the program?

Olympic gold medalist Dain Blanton serves as a role model and inspiration for the youth in our program. He connects well with a wide-range of students, who are inspired by his message of hope and achievement against the odds. He is an ambassador for our program, and visits our schools regularly to speak to students about setting goals in life. Many of our students believe in themselves because Dain Blanton believes in them.