In 2018, running on custom blades, Blake Leeper ran 400 meters in 44.42 seconds—in a field of able-bodied sprinters. Born without legs, he didn’t get there through willpower alone. He got there because a problem without a standard solution got engineered, tested, and refined until it worked.

He’s now an eight-time Paralympic medalist: one gold, six silver, one bronze, with American records. His next target is one no Paralympic-background athlete has hit: qualifying for the Olympic Games outright.

Leeper isn’t done. He’s still chasing the one title no Paralympic-background athlete has claimed: a spot on the Olympic team, full stop. Hear his story live at HealthPoint 2026.

Mark Cordes is one of the most requested corporate comedians in the country, with more than 22 years of experience and 1,500-plus corporate events to his name. His client list reads like a who’s who of Fortune 500 companies, and he has shared the stage with stars including Harry Connick Jr., Kenny Loggins, Ray Charles, Hall and Oates, Chicago, Vince Gill, Little River Band and Kenny G.

Critics have called him a “one-man laugh factory” with impeccable timing, charm and intelligent material. Al Michaels of NBC Sports put it more simply: “You were great. I want to steal all your material.” From his start at an open mic to headlining the country’s top comedy clubs and corporate stages, Cordes has built a reputation for sharp, sophisticated and refreshingly clean comedy that lands with every audience.