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We all hear stories of someone who went the extra mile and what was accomplished as a result. These are the types of stories that need to be preserved and shared, so upcoming generations are inspired, motivated and they can visualize that hard work and persistence teamed with an entrepreneurial spirit is very much worth the time and effort required to accomplish their own dreams.
#Hay4Hall Nomination by Jeff Fusco
Diagnosed with autism at age two, Scott Howse didn’t speak until he was six years old. Scott’s parents didn’t let his autism diagnosis limit what they believed was possible for their son to accomplish.  Instead, they kept an open and hopeful mind.  When Scott began to channel his energetic spirit into running with his father, something amazing began to happen.
Scott's passion for running accelerated his development which, in turn, transformed into an impressive work ethic. He became the 8th grade middle school undefeated track and cross-country city champion in Livonia and had a 4-year running career at Churchill High School where he won the Most Inspirational/Unsung Hero award. Wow!
After graduation he enrolled at Schoolcraft College in 2007. In 2008 the school revived the long-time dormant men's cross-country program. Scott was the team's Most Valuable Runner. In 2009, he received the Award For Lifetime Achievements from the Community Living Services organization and gave a thank you speech to over a thousand in attendance.  So amazing—right?
He wasn’t able to officially run on Schoolcraft's team in 2009. At that particular time, he was not ready to take on a full-time academic load due to his disability. Again, this did not hold him back.  Because of Scott’s persistence, this rule was changed nationally. Students with disabilities can now participate officially with lighter academic loads. And that’s not all.
In 2010 he became the first national athlete, in any sport, with a disabilities to become an Academic All-American. In 2015, Scott will complete his 8th year with the team and, after 9 years, is on track to receive his 2-year General Studies degree.
It is with great pleasure we announce Scott Howse as our Detroit recipient for the Ralph E. Hay Honors in partnership with the Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket 5K Races. Congratulations, Scott! You are a true hero!
A breast cancer diagnosis tested Megan’s courage in 2008. That same year -- Megan began to take life in strides-literally. She began running competitively. Megan saw her diagnosis as a challenge and continued to run through her illness. She received an operation in December of 2008, and she fought through chemotherapy with each race.
While training for a half-marathon in 2013, Megan learned her cancer had come back. But she refused to let this control her life.
“I do what I need to do, and it’s gotten me here,” Megan says. “This was important to me to keep pushing.”
Megan has not fought her battle alone. She has a strong support system of her immediate family and her running family standing behind her. She is a football fan to her roots and enjoys watching the Pittsburgh Steelers with her family
The Hay Honors Committee would like to announce Megan Hess as our selected Baltimore Hay Honors winner! Congratulations Megan, your fight continues to pay off each day.
Growing up we are supposed to experience the bliss in life. We are supposed to wake up carefree and go to sleep with infinite dreams. For Merel Duursma, her childhood was flipped upside down when she received a cancer diagnosis at age seven. Upon failing multiple vision tests at school, Merel was referred to an ophthalmologist where she received the news that she was living with an optic chiasm glioma, or a brain tumor at the intersection of the optic nerves.
Merel spent the next three years of her life battling this vicious disease, but it did not dull her shine. After extensive chemotherapy and radiation treatments there was light at the end of the tunnel and she entered remission.
Her battle of illness continues today, but in a different way. Merel is now a nurse aiding children at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, where she received treatment. She passes along the same love and care she experienced each day.Â
The Ralph E. Hay Honors joins the Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket 5K once again in Cincinnati this Sunday on June 13! Have you nominated yourself as a candidate for #HayHonors? You deserve recognition today.Â
http://www.goldjacket5k.com/#!ralphhay/cag7
Living, breathing inspiration deserves recognition. Courteney Boyle has been selected as our Cleveland Gold Jacket 5K Hay Honors recipient. The everyday challenges that Courteney’s health brings her have not tarnished her shining spirit.
Not only is Courtney non-mobile, but she is also non-verbal. Despite these difficulties, Courteney carries out her worship of Cleveland sports through rounding the bases at Progessive Field following Indians games and shoots free throws at the Cavalier’s games. Illness, obstacles, and odds are no match for this 14-year-old. Congratulations, Courteney!Â
Seahawks RB Robert Turbin recovering from hip surgeryÂ
Seattle Seahawks backup running back Robert Turbin is recovering after undergoing hip surgery, FOX Sports reports.
According to the report, Turbin will miss Organized Team Activities but the procedure is not expected to keep from attending and fully participating in training camp.
Turbin was the No. 2 running back on the team last year, behind Marshawn Lynch and finished the regular season with 74 carries for 310 yards.
Turbin primarily serves as a pass-catching specialist for Seattle. He snagged 16 passes for 186 yards a year ago.
The 2015 season is the last year on Turbin’s rookie contract.
The McNulty family accepts the Ralph Hay Honors for Triumph through Adversity from Dr. James Francis King at this morning's Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket 5K. Dr. King also awarded a check for $1000.00 to the Wounded Warrior Project in Rear Admiral (Ret.) Kevin Delaney's name.
Excited to present this check to the Wounded Warrior Project tomorrow in honor of Rear Admiral (Ret) Kevin Delaney #thanksralph
RIP, Jim Thorpe, Canton Bulldogs 5-28-1887 to 3-28-1953
A dear friend to Founder of the NFL, Ralph Hay. This dynamic duo took the country’s most spectated sport and crafted it into what it is today.Â
Boston Bombing Survivor Rebekah Gregory Crosses This Year’s Finish Line on Her New Prosthetic Leg
What a heartwarming story and inspiration to all survivors!Â
Have a story about victory over injury or illness? Know of someone who does? Heroic acts come in all shapes in sizes. Become a nominee for Hay Honors today!Â
#ThanksRalphÂ
Be recognized.
We all know struggle. Those who overcome personal adversity, injury, or illness are no stranger to this. These heros deserve to be recognized for their triumphs. Make it happen by nominating your hero for #HayHonors.Â
“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” -Nelson Mandela
To learn more about the Gold Jacket 5K and Hay Honors visit the link below.
http://www.goldjacket5k.com/#!ralphhay/cag7
Food for Thought
Ralph Hay nominations are always rolling into our website as his story goes beyond Canton, Ohio’s city limits. This one caught our eye and we wanted to share it with you:
“When somebody discovers or starts something of significance they normally get recognized for it. The man that discovered America. The first man on the moon. They are household names because they have been nationally recognized for their contribution. Ralph Hay certainly fits that mold. There is no doubt in my mind he belongs in the Hall Of Fame more than some that are in there now. It is time. Put Him In!”
-Michael Janson
Everyone loses games.
Few change them.
