Quarterbacks of Life

The Beating the Odds Foundation has pooled together a unique group of motivated individuals called the Quarterbacks of Life®.

These are men and women who chose to fight through incredible setbacks in life, and, in the end, won over adversity. And this is the key point of the Beating the Odds Foundation: By never giving up, every person can design his or her own destiny. The Quarterbacks of Life® who have joined with the Beating the Odds Foundation share their stories with America’s youth to inspire and motivate them to achieve success in their own lives.

Quarterbacks of Life® are

Quarterbacks of Life® roster

Eric McElvenny

United States Marine Captain (retired) and Ironman Triathlete

Derrick Morgan

Former Tennessee Titans Linebacker

Charlie “The Spaniard” Brenneman

Professional mixed martial arts fighter

John Hope Bryant

Philanthropic entrepreneur and businessman

The late George H. W. Bush

41st President and Supporter of Beating the Odds Foundation's Mission (A Thousand Points of Light)

The late James Earl Jones

Professional Actor and Symbol of Freedom Program Host

Rocky Bleier

Pittsburgh Steelers Football Player (4 Super Bowl Titles) and Honorary Co-Chairman of Beating the Odds Foundation

Bob Wieland

Vietnam War Hero and Chairman of Quarterbacks of Life® Team

To learn more about the Beating the Odds Foundation or the Quarterbacks of Life®,