 Jim MacLaren involved in "Emmanuel's Gift" film
Look for Jim’s story in” Emmanuel’s Gift” an inspiring movie about the courage of one man determined to change the mind set of a country.
Oprah awards Jim and Emmanuel with the 2005 ESPY Arthur Ashe Courage Award.
Jim's Story In Jack Canfield's New Book
Look for Jim's story in Jack Canfield's (Chicken Soup For The Soul Enterprises) new book of Inspirational People. Will be on shelves late Spring 2006.
2006 Winspiration Award
Jim is awarded the 2005 Winspiration Award by his good friend from Germany, WOLFGANG.
ESPY Award: 2005 Arthur Ashe Courage Award
The prestigious Arthur Ashe Courage Award was presented to Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah and Jim MacLaren, two disabled athletes who embody the toughness of spirit and never-give-up attitude that are the hallmarks of the award and its namesake, at The 2005 ESPY Awards. Oprah Winfrey presented the award to both gentlemen when ESPN televised the 13th annual industry-wide sports celebration hosted by Matthew Perry on Sunday, July 17 from Hollywood's Kodak Theatre. Complete article at espn.go.com
Vermont Academy awards
Jim with a special award in September 2006.
Ben Fertic inducts Jim into the Iron man Hall of Fame
Jim MacLaren was honored with an induction into the Ironman Hall of Fame on Feb. 4th in SD, CA.
Jim MacLaren will be receiving the Gene Autry Courage Award in Tempe, AZ on
March 20th.
Choose Living Foundation Created to Support
Philanthropic Ventures of Jim MacLaren
SAN DIEGO , CA. NOV., 2005 --- Jim MacLaren, the actor, writer, motivational speaker, retired professional athlete and quadriplegic, announced today the formation of the Choose Living Foundation. The foundation was established to support his philanthropic work and allow him to contribute his time, energy, resources and newfound exposure to help people in need across the world. The Foundation will also give him the freedom and security to speak, mentor and teach a message of compassion, love and the appreciation of life to all people.
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Choose Living Foundation • PO BOX 154, Akron,PA, 17501 • Tel 619.851.2902 • Fax 717.431.5506
CLF is a 501c3 non-profit, Tax ID # 32-0189696
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