Philanthropy Day

For Elite adventurer, Charlie Engle, every day brings a new challenge. He has run through some of the most forbidding terrain on the planet and has learned many lessons about life along the way.

With a lot of determination and the ability to endure hardships in every way, Charlie has moved from a life of drugs and alcohol to a life of understanding and learning to live with himself. After many years of sobriety, he has become a top athlete, spokesperson and philanthropist. Charlie is fast becoming one of the most popular and sought after inspirational speakers of this time.

His amazing stories of his life, adventures, and races are fascinating and keep people wanting more. With his charming personality, quick wit, and humor - you are sure to be entertained and may just learn a few things along the way.

Carol Andrews
to Serve as Mistress of Ceremonies

Mom, Journalist, Author, Speaker

Carol Andrews is a true mixed bag of talent. She is a twenty-year television news veteran who has taken six years off to put family first. In 2008 she returns to TV as a freelance news anchor for WFMY-TV, Greensboro, NC.

Carol left WGHP-TV, High Point, NC, in July, 2002. She wanted to be at home with her son Nicholas. She also wanted to explore other dreams. As a result, she is publishing books and conducting inspirational workshops.

“I want to empower others to follow their dreams,” she says.

“The best part of this,” says Carol, “is that I have more of a say in the direction my life is taking. I am this open canvas, trying to live the life God would have me lead.”

Her first book, The Giggle Wind, illustrated by North Carolina illustrator Steven M. Cozart, met with rave reviews. Her second book, Speckled Angels, is currently making its way into homes and schools across America. On this book she collaborated with another North Carolina illustrator, Idalia Canter of Pfafftown.

The Mom that took time off is still around, however, and finds plenty of time for Nicholas amidst her exciting careers.

Our 2009 Philanthropy Day Sponsors

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