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The Legacy of Achievement Foundation A Nonprofit Organization Dedicated to the Creation of A Video Library of the Lives & Lessons of Great Achievers scroll down to view LEGACY OF ACHIEVEMENT PROMO VIDEO - (9 minutes 28 seconds) Includes clips from the original Legacy of Achievement PBS television program hosted by best-selling author Dr. Dennis Kimbro, and featuring interviews with artist Dean Mitchell, entrepreneur Tom Gegax who founded the company Tires Plus, Dr. Reatha Clark King, community leader and former President of the General Mills Foundation and others. Also includes footage from Hawaii of interview with Earl Bakken, heart pacemaker pioneer and co-founder of Medtronic, the world's leading medical technology company. Joan Holman, President of Joan Holman Productions and creator and producer of the award-winning public television program The Legacy of Achievement™, has established a nonprofit organization for the purpose of using the media to create and disseminate an educational library documenting the lives and lessons of outstanding individuals of all races who exemplify positive characteristics and accomplishments. Original Program -- Ms. Holman's original Legacy of Achievement television program featured Dr. Dennis Kimbro as the host. Dr.Kimbro, with Napoleon Hill, is author of the book Think and Grow Rich: A Black Choice. Broadcast on PBS Stations -- Best-selling author, columnist and speaker Harvey Mackay was a sponsor of the first program. Broadcast on PBS stations nationally, the original program features a number of diverse achievers. extensive location shooting, biographical backgrounds, personal interviews and a summary of the common characteristics of high achievers. Seeking "Jewels" -- Ms. Holman says: "We seek out the "jewels', those great achievers who exemplify such qualities as faith; determination; perserverance; compassion; service; integrity; inspiration; and moral character. Individuals, especially young people, need to see positive role models who embody these characteristics, not just the usual celebrities, sports heroes, movie stars and rock stars who always get the limelight." Wide Educational Distribution -- Corporate training and educational versions have been purchased by Disney, IBM, Dupont, the University of Colorado, the University of South Carolina, Northwest Airlines, high schools, colleges and libraries. The National Association of the Deaf selected The Legacy of Achievement for captioning and distribution to the deaf community. Educational Nonprofit -- A video archive of some of the most inspiring and accomplished people of our times will serve as a living legacy for future generations. A nonprofit organization was determined to be the best vehicle to fund this educational and humanitarian venture and support the efforts of Ms. Holman to document a diverse group of individuals and reach a large viewing audience on a global level. The Legacy of Achievement Foundation serves under the umbrella of the National Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. which has been helping individuals, corporations and communities express themselves in the charitable, educational, scientific and religious sector since 1968. To make your tax-deductible contribution or for more information, contact Joan Holman: Phone: 952-595-8888 The Legacy of Achievement Foundation 600 South Highway 169, Suite 180 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55426 e-mail Joan Holman copyright 2008 Legacy of Achievement Foundation We Need Your Help! Make a tax deductible donation to the Legacy of Achievement Foundation

"It is the filmmaker's responsibility to emphasize the positive qualities of humanity by showing the triumph of the individual over adversity." Frank Capra --- The Legacy of Achievement library showcases the true stories of great achievers from around the world who have overcome adversity to leave a positive legacy. Legacy of Achievement Foundation and Colleen Needles & Tremendous! Entertainment Join Forces MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - Joan Holman, Director of the Legacy of Achievement Foundation and Colleen Needles, President and CEO of Tremendous! Entertainment, have announced a joint venture for the development and worldwide distribution of television programs featuring the lives and lessons of great achievers. The Legacy of Achievement Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the creation of an educational library documenting the life stories and wisdom of people of all races who exemplify positive characteristics and accomplishments. The library will be used in television programs, audio-visual materials, books and other media programs. The first award-winning Legacy of Achievement television program was developed in association with Twin Cities Public Television and was broadcast on PBS stations nationally. It was featured in Success Magazine and is used in high schools, colleges and corporations throughout the United States. Among the Minnesotans featured in the first program were Tire Plus entrepreneur Tom Gegax, philanthrophic and educational leader Dr. Reatha Clark King and Rollerblade developer Scott Olson. Video Interview Completed with Massage Pioneer Sister Rosalind Gefre -- Masssage pioneer and founder of the Sister Rosalind Schools and Clinics of Massage Not too long ago, massage was associated with seedy massage parlors. Today, massage is exploding with the number of American adults getting massage doubling from 1997-2002. In 2003, this number grew to over 40 million, along with 260,000+ massage therapists and massage students. Sister Rosalind Gefre has been widely recognized for her work in making massage an accepted healthcare practice. Her first massage center, opened in 1983, was shut down by the Vice Squad. A St. Paul Pioneer Press newspaper story "Nun's Massage Parlor Closed" was picked up by the media around the world. Continued publicity has brought celebrity status to Sister Rosalind. In 2002, she was featured in the Time Magazine story "Massage Goes Mainstream." Her growing "Massage Ministry" includes five massage school and seven massage clinics in two states. Over 10,000 people have attended her schools and hundreds of thousands have received massages because of her pioneering work. Please help us preserve the legacy of great people! We are seeking financial contributions, pro bono contributions for video/film production, stories and ideas about people you feel are leaving a great legacy!