TCOYD invites special guests to speak at local and national events to share their inspirational stories of living with diabetes.

Actors/Actresses

Ben Vereen Singer, Dancer, and Actor living well with diabetes

Della Reese Singer, Actor, Author, Minister, Living well with diabetes

Drew Lacapa (Apache Hopi Tewa) comedian and actor, New Mexico

Jerry Mathers Actor, Living well with diabetes

Athletes

Billy Mills Olympic Gold Medalist, Living well with diabetes

Charlie Kimball IZOD Indy Car Driver

Dominique Wilkins "The Human Highlight Film," nine-time NBA All-Star and the heart and soul of the Atlanta Hawks

Natalie Strand, MD 2010 Winner, The Amazing Race

Phil Southerland Professional Cyclist, Founder, Team Type 1

Will Cross World Class Mountain Climber

Authors

Jerry Reynolds Coach, Author, Broadcaster

Joe Piscatella Founder and President of the Institute for Fitness & Health, Author, Speaker

Health Professionals

Kim Lyons Fitness expert, Professional Trainer and Certified Nutritionist

Nicole Johnson, MA, MPH Nicole Johnson is a consultant and spokesperson for diabetes issues. She works tirelessly promoting awareness, prevention and early detection of the condition she has shared since 1993. Nicole is the Executive Director of Bringing Science Home at the University of South Florida. Nicole was crowned Miss America in 1999.

Others

Bo Irvine Stand-Up Comedian - Inspirational Speaker - Risk Management Specialist "Hawaiian King of Comedy"

Doug Cairns Pilot, Living well with diabetes

Robert Lewis The Happy Diabetic

Sam Choy Hawaii's Cooking Ambassador

Urban Miyares Veteran, Entrepreneur, Motivational Speaker, living well with diabetes