Kevin Saunders Health & Fitness Tour of America

aCTIVITIES

In each city, Kevin is inviting city government officials, key business community officials, health and fitness experts and officials from the education community to a meeting. The meeting will serve as a health and fitness summit organized for the purpose of establishing or enhancing a community-based health and fitness initiative.

Kevin is also speaking to and presenting an award to a school or school district in each city that exemplifies a commitment to health and fitness.

Most Current Activities

Thursday, September 9, 2004

Mexico/U.S. Border
11:00 AM Official wheel across the Mexican/U.S. border; Kevin breaks the ribbon as he crosses over the Mexican border ending the “Big Push” totaling 2,091 miles from the Detroit, MI / Canadian border to the Laredo, TX / Mexican border.

Laredo , TX
Recognized Kevin Saunders for his inspirational mission of raising health and fitness awareness for all Americans by the city of Laredo , TX.

Presentation to Lyndon B. Johnson High School in Laredo , TX

MEDIA PRESENT: CBS KVTV TV Channel 13, Univision KLBO TV Channel 27

Meeting with Mayor Elizabeth Flores of Laredo and acceptance of Key to the City on behalf of The Health and Fitness Tour of America.

MEDIA PRESENT: CBS KVTV TV Channel 13, Univision KLBO TV Channel 27

Wednesday, September 8, 2004

Laredo , TX
MEDIA: TV Interview: CBS KVTV TV Channel 13 evening news with anchor Richard Noreiga.

TV Interview: NBC Today Morning Show KGNS TV Channel 8 with anchor/reporters Steve Lyerly and Christina Meding.

Newspaper Interview with Nancy Martinez: “ Laredo Morning Times” Photo editor Ricardo Santos

Tuesday, September 7, 2004

Laredo , TX
September 7, 2004 Official wheel into Laredo , TX

MEDIA: TV Interview with reporter Mireya Villarreal: KGNS TV NBC Channel 8

TV Interview with reporter Christina Garcia: KVTV TV CBS Channel 13

TV Interview with reporter Juan Rodriguez: KLDO TV Univision Channel 27

Newspaper Interview: “Laredo Morning Times” with Times sports editor Salo Otero

Friday, September 3, 2004

San Antonio , TX
Friday, September 3, 2004 was Declared “Kevin Saunders Day” in San Antonio , TX

September 2, 2004 Official wheel into San Antonio

September 3, 2004 11:30 AM - Meeting with Mayor Pro-tem of San Antonio

Wednesday, September 1, 2004

Austin , TX
Tuesday, August 31, 2004 was Declared Kevin Saunders Day in Austin, TX by Mayor Wynn

11:30AM Meeting with Governor Rick Perry's Office for presentation.

3:30 PM Meeting with Mayor Wynn
MEDIA: Interview KXAN NBC Channel 36 Austin , TX

Tuesday, August 25, 2004

Houston , TX
Tuesday August 24, 2004 was Declared Kevin Saunders Day in Houston by Mayor Bill White

Wednesday - August 25, 2004- TV interview with KHOU CBS Houston, TX

Radio interview with Palestine, TX KNET 1450AM Monday, August 23 , 2004

Conroe , TX
Monday August 23, 2004 Declared Kevin Saunders Day in Conroe , TX by Mayor Tommy Metcalf

MEDIA: Interview with “The Courier” Reporter Lauren Hutton

Thursday, August 19, 2004

Huntsville, TX
Declared Kevin Saunders Day in Huntsville, TX by Mayor Steed Smith.

Media: Interview with “The Huntsville Item” newspaper reporter Kurt Allen

Mayor Steed Smith presented Kevin with a Proclamation declaring Thursday August 20, 2004 Kevin Saunders Day in Huntsville , TX.

Wednesday August 18, 2004

Palestine, TX
Media: Interview with The Palestine Herald Press; Reporter Mary Rainwater

Andy took a picture for Mary, and we told her that we would email it to her when we got back to our hotel in Athens . We had one more night in Athens before we moved on to our sponsor Baymont hotel in Conroe , TX .

Media: KYYK 98.3 AM; Set up interview with Patty Underwood.

Left a copy of my book and some brochures about the tour with the office of State Senator Todd Staples from district 3. Senator Staples' is really into health and fitness and supports our efforts..

Tuesday August 17, 2004

Jacksonville, TX
Media: Jacksonville Daily Progress; with Editor – Larry Krantz

Monday August 16, 2004

Athens, TX
Media: The Athens Daily Review; Interview with Reporter Brad Bennett.

Friday August 13, 2004

Dallas, TX
Declared Kevin Saunders Day in Dallas, Texas by Mayor Laura Miller

Official Wheel In To Dallas at the Grapevine Baymont

4:30 PM Kevin received official proclamation from Sheila Stokes head of Lighten Up Big D! for Mayor Laura Miller at the Mayor’s office city hall downtown Dallas, TX

Thursday August 6, 2004

Tyler, TX
Declared Kevin Saunders Day in Tyler

3:30 PM Meeting with Mayor Pro Tem Scurry

3:30 PM TV Interview with KLTV TV – ABC

3:30 PM Newspaper Interview with The Tyler Morning Telegraph

Tuesday August 6, 2004

Longview, TX
Declared Kevin Saunders Day in Longview

11 AM TV Interview with KLTV TV ABC in Longview

11 AM Meeting with Mayor Moore

11 AM Newspaper interview with The Longview News Journal

Thursday August 5, 2004

Shreveport, LA
TV Interview KTBS - ABC Channel 3

Wednesday August 4, 2004 - Declared Kevin Saunders Day in Shreveport

TV Interview KSLA - CBS Channel 12

Meeting with Mayor Mayor Keith Hightower

TV Interview KTBS Channel 3
KTAL Channel 6

Tuesday August 3, 2004

Wheel into Shreveport Sam's Town w/ police escort

TV Interview KTAL NBC Channel 6

KSLA CBS Channel 12

KTBS ABC Channel 3

Newspaper Interview The Shreveport Times

Monday August 2, 2004

Texarkana, Arkansas
9:30 AM CST Meeting with Mayor
Mayor Horace G. Shipp

TV Interview KTBS ABC Channel 3

Friday July 30, 2004 - Declared Kevin Saunders Day in Texarkana

TV Interview KTBS Channel 3

Friday July 30, 2004

Hope,Arkansas
Meeting with City Manager Cook

Friday July 30, 2004

Prescott, Arkansas
Meeting with Mayor Taylor

Newspaper Interview Nevada County Newspaper

Thursday August 4, 2004

Arkadelphia, Arkansas
Radio station Interview KYKX 106

Friday July 30, 2004 - Declared Kevin Saunders Day in the city of Arkadelphia

Radio station Interview KYXK 106 FM

Visit Parks and Rec

Newspaper Interview Arkadelphia Siftings Herald

Friday July 30, 2004

Caddo Valley, Arkansas
Meeting with Mayor Hollingshead, City Manager Copelan, Director
of Park and Rec Brumley and City Director Kelly

Thursday July 29, 2004

Benton, Arkansas
Meeting with Sheriff Mask and Saline County Chaplin Burk

Newspaper Interview The Benton Courier Newspaper

Newspaper Interview with The Bryant Banner

Thursday July 29, 2004

Malvern, Arkansas
Meeting with Mayor Northcutt, Police Chief Tart, Asst. Chief of Police O’keefe, and other city leaders

Newspaper Interview Malvern Daily Record

Wednesday July 28, 2004

Little Rock, Arkansas
TV Interview KARK NBC Channel 4

Tuesday July 27, 2004 - Kevin Saunders was Recognized as Ambassador of Health and Fitness in the Sate of Arkansas by Governor Mike Huckabee

TV Interview "News 4 Arkansas Today”
KARK NBC Channel 4

Meeting with Chris Pyle Policy Advisor for Family & Faith

Meeting with Governor Governor Mike Huckabee's Office

Monday July 26, 2004

TV Interview “THV This Morning”
KTHV CBS Channel 11"

Newspaper Interview Jacksonville Patriot

Saturday July 24, 2004

Radio Interview St. Louis radio station

Friday July 23, 2004

Stuttgart, Arkansas
Meeting with Mayor Richenback

Newspaper interview Daily Leader County

Wednesday, July 21, 2004

Marianna, Arkansas
Police escort

Meeting with Mayor Taylor and City Cleark Gray

Newspaper Interview The Courier-Index

Tuesday July 20, 2004

Memphis, Tennessee
Recognized Kevin Saunders for His Contribution to the Community of Memphis

Meeting with City Council

Monday July 19, 2004

Radio studio interview WHBQ - 560 AM

TV Interview - "Live at 9" WREG - CBS Channel 3

Police Escort to Baymont Memphis City Police

TV Interview at Baymont WMC - NBC Channel 5 WHBQ Channel 13

Sunday July 18, 2004

TV Interview WPTY-ABC 24/WLMT-UPN 30

Thursday July 15, 2004

Senath, Missouri
Meeting with Mayor Brooks

Newspaper Interview The South County News

Thursday July 15, 2004

Kennett, Missouri
Newspaper Interview The Daily Dunklin Democrat
Meeting with Mayor Parker

Wednesday July 14, 2004

Dexter, Missouri
Newspaper Interview Daily Statesman

Radio Interview KDEX - 1590 AM & 102.3 FM

Meeting with Mayor Webster
Police escort out of city

Wednesday July 14, 2004

Advance, Missouri
10:00 AM Meeting with Mayor Harness

Tuesday July 13, 2004

Cape Giradeau, Missouri
Declared Kevin Saunders Day in Cape Giradeau

10:00 AM Meeting with Mayor Knudtson

10:00 AM Radio interview KRCU - NPR 90.9

10:00 AM TV Interview with KFVS TV – CBS

4:45 PM Newspaper Interview with The Southeast Missourian

Friday July 9, 2004

4:15 PM Radio phone interview KZIM 960 AM –NewsRadio

Monday July 12, 2004

Chester, Illinois
10:00 AM Newspaper Interview Randolph County Herald Tribune

Friday July 9, 2004

Waterloo, Illinois
Declared Kevin Saunders Day in Waterloo

12:45 PM Police Escort Waterloo City Police

1:00 PM Meeting with Mayor Kipping

1:00 PM Newspaper Interview Republic-Times

1:00 PM Newspaper Interview Monroe County- Clarion Journal

1:00 PM Newspaper Interview Monroe Co- Independent Newspaper

Friday July 9, 2004

Columbia, Illinois
11:00 AM Police Escort Columbia City Police

Sheriff's Escort Monroe County Sheriff Dept

Saturday July 24, 2004

St. Louis, Missouri
6:00 PM Radio Interview 97.1 FM

Thursday July 8, 2004

9:00 AM Speak at high school Roosevelt High School

11:00 AM Speak at high school Beaumont High School

Wednesday July 7, 2004 - Declared Kevin Saunders Day in St. Louis

12:30 PM Meeting with Mayor Slay

9:30 AM TV Interview with KSDK TV - NBC "Get Hooked on Health St. Louis" CCIN

6:30 PM Baseball Game St. Louis Cardinals

Monday July 5, 2004

5:30 AM TV Interview
Today in St. Louis" KSDK - NBC

Friday July 2, 2004

Litchfield, IL
Declared Kevin Saunders Day in Litchfield

9:00 AM Meeting with Mayor Dunkirk Mayor's Office

Newspaper Interview with The Hillsborough Journal

Newspaper Interview with The Montgomery County News

Newspaper Interview with The Litchfield News Herald

9:30 AM City Police Escort Litchfield Police

Thursday July 1, 2004

Decatur, IL
Meeting with Mayor Osborne

TV Interview WAND - ABC

Thursday July 1, 2004

Monticello, IL
Meeting with Mayor

Meeting with City Police

Newspaper Interview with The Piatt County Journal-Republican

Thursday July 1, 2004

Champaign, IL
Declared Kevin Saunders Day in Champaign

9:30 AM Meeting with Mayor Gerald Schweighart

TV Interview with WCIA TV - CBS

Wednesday June 30, 2004

1:30 PM State Patrol Escort State Police

4:00 PM Award Presentation Marty Morris & Jean Driscoll

Tuesday June 29, 2004

Crawfordsville, IN
Meeting with Mayor

Newspaper Interview with The Crawfordsville Journal Review

Monday June 28, 2004

Lebanon, IN
1:30 PM Newspaper Interview Lebanon Reporter

2:00 PM Meeting with Mayor Acton

2:15 PM Police Escort Lebanon Police

Friday June 25, 2004

Indianapolis, IN
7:40 AM TV Interview WISH - CBS

8:45:00 AM Phone Radio Interview WBTU (Fort Wayne, IN)

Thursday June 24, 2004 - Declared Kevin Saunders Day in Indianapolis

9:00 AM Meeting with Mayor Peterson

9:15 AM TV Interview WTHR - NBC Channel 13

Wednesday June 23, 2004

1:30 PM Interview The Courier Times

4:00 PM Media Event Press Conference at Baymont

8:30 PM Phone Radio Interview WIBC AM

Tuesday, June 22, 2004

Bluffton, IN
Declared Kevin Saunders Day in Blufton

Kevin received key to the city of Blufton

12:00 PM Newspaper Interview Bluffton News-Banner

Monday, June 21, 2004

Fort Wayne, IN
Declared Kevin Saunders Day in Ft Wayne

2:00 PM Meeting with Mayor Richard

TV and Newspaper Interview from city park.

TV interview with WANE TV – CBS

TV interview with WKJG TV – NBC

TV interview with WPTA TV – ABC

Newspaper interview with The Ft. Wayne Journal Gazette.

Friday, June 18, 2004

4:30 PM TV interview from the road with WANE TV - CBS

TV Interview with WKJG TV – NBC

TV Interview with WPTA TV - ABC

Friday, June 18, 2004

Toledo, OH
6:10 AM Telephone Radio Interview WSPD-AM 1370

Thursday, June 17, 2004 - Declared Kevin Saunders Day in Toledo

10:00 AM Meeting with Mayor Ford
Media at Mayor’s office: WNWO TV – NBC WTOL TV – CBS WUPW - FOX

12:00 PM Interview Perrysburg Messenger Journal

Wednesday, June 16, 2004

3:30 PM TV Interview from the road with WNWO TV NBC

TV Interview with WTOL TV - CBS

Wednesday, June 16, 2004

Detroit, Michigan
9:30 AM Phone Radio Interview WNIC

10:00 AM Newspaper Interview Heritage Newspapers

Newspaper Interview Monroe Evening News

Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - Declared Kevin Saunders Day in Detroit

6:00 AM TV Interview on Morning News WXYZ TV - ABC

7:15 AM TV Interview on Morning News WJBK - FOX

10:30 AM Start Tour at 11:00 a.m. Fiesta Gardens

Wednesday, June 9, 2004

May 26, 2004

Web Article:
“World Champion Wheelchair Athlete to Push Wheelchair from Canada”
http://www.personal-trainer-search.com/p/157,837.html

Detroit E-News
http://www.detnews.com/2004/fitness/0406/09/h03-177881.htm

Click here for All Tour Activities!

GOVERNMENT

SCHOOLS

MEDIA

GOVERNMENT

Commendations and Support from Government Officials:

State -

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger of California endorses Kevin Saunders' Health and Fitness Tour of America.

Governor Rick Perry of Texas welcomes Kevin Saunders and his Health and Fitness Tour of America.

Governor Mike Huckabee of Arkansas welcomes Kevin Saunders and his Health and Fitness Tour of America and is recognized with with the Arkansas Traveler Certificate.

Governor Gary Locke welcomes the Kevin Saunders' Health and Fitness Tour of America to Washington.

Governor of Michigan Jennifer Granholm adds her support to the efforts of Kevin Saunders and the Health and Fitness Tour!

Governor Taft of Ohio welcomes Kevin to Ohio and joins all Ohians in extending best wishes for the success of the Tour of America.

Governor Joseph Kernan of Indiana supports Kevin Saunders and his Health and Fitness Tour of America.

Governor Bob Holden of Missouri recognizes Kevin and the Health and Fitness Tour of America.

Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle gives her official Commendation to Kevin Saunders for his Health and Fitness Tour of America.

Frank H. Murkowski, Governor of Alaska, commends Kevin Saunders' Health and Fitness Tour of America.

City -

Mayor Laura Miller declares August 13, 2004 "Kevin Saunders Day" in the city of Dallas, Texas by presenting him with a Proclamation.

St Louis Proclamation by Mayor Francis Slay of St. Louis declaring "Kevin Saunders Day" July 7 2004.

Memphis Certificate of Recognition for Kevin Saunders Health and Fitness Tour

The City of Indianapolis, Indiana honors Kevin and the Health and Fitness Tour of America with an Official Proclamation from Mayor Bart Peterson declaring June 24, 2004 "Kevin Saunders Day".

The City of Corpus Christi, Texas awards Kevin Saunders and his Health and Fitness Tour of America with a Certificate of Commendation.

The City of Fort Wayne, Indiana declares June 21, 2004 "Kevin Saunders' Day" by Mayor Graham Richard of Fort Wayne, IN.

The City of Toledo, Ohio honors Kevin and his 50-state Health and Fitness Tour of America.

Proclamation declaring August 8 2004 Kevin Saunders Day in Houston by Mayor Bill White.

Mayor Keith Hightower of Shreveport, Louisiana presents Kevin with a Proclamation declaring August 4th, 2004 "Kevin Saunders Health and Fitness Tour Day".

Mayor Horace G. Shipp of Texarkana, Arkansas presents Kevin with a Proclamation declaring August 2nd, 2004 Kevin Saunders Day.

Mayor Will Wynn of Austin, TX presenting Kevin with a Proclamation declaring August 31, 2004 "Kevin Saunders Day"!

Mayor Steed Smith presented Kevin with a Proclamation declaring Thursday August 20, 2004 Kevin Saunders Day in Huntsville , TX.

Mayor Tommy Metcalf of Conroe, Texas Presents Kevin with a Proclamation declaring Monday August 23rd Kevin Saunders Day.

Mayor Murray Moore of Longview, Texas presents Kevin with a Proclamation declaring August 6th, 2004 Kevin Saunders Health and Fitness Tour of America day.

Mayor Betty Flores of Laredo, Texas presents Kevin with a Key to the City and a certificate of recognition.

Mayor Joey Seeber or Tyler, Texas declares August 6th, 2004 Kevin Saunders Health and Fitness Tour of America Day.

City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri presented Kevin with a Proclamation declared July 13, 2004 "Kevin Saunders Day" by Mayor Kundtson of Cape Girardeau, MO .

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SCHOOLS

Allen County School kids June 22, 2004

Kevin spoke to the Allen County elementary summer school students about the importance of education and getting active when it comes to health and fitness initiatives in their school and community.

Roosevelt High School July 8th 2004

9 AM spoke to the approximately 700 summer school students. We met Roosevelt Principal Mrs. Shead. I spoke to inspire and motivate the summer school students at Roosevelt High. I wanted to leave them with four important points:

1. To never give up.

2. It's not what happens to you that matters, it's how you choose to respond to what happens that is important.

3. The only failures are the ones who don't learn from their mistakes.

4. Greatness is all around you. Don't be afraid to ask for help from someone who is successful at something that you want to do.

I presented an autographed copy of my book to the school's library.

The students were really great to talk to and were very interested in hearing about the tour and what I had to say.

Beaumont High School. July 8th 2004

I spoke to a much smaller group of about 70 students. Principal Travis Brown Sr. gave Dora, Andy, and I all a T-Shirt which had the most popular quote from Principal Brown: “Not at Beaumont .” While at Beaumont we also met Assistant Principal Katrice Noble who re-emphasized the points that I had made to the students. I presented a copy of my book to the school library as well as a copy of my comic book.

Lyndon B. Johnson High School September 9th, 2004

“Buena Vida” (Good Life) – That was the focus of my talk to the students today.

When I arrived at LBJ High School , some school officials including the principal, Mr. Oscar Perez and his assistant Paul were there waiting for me. The media was also waiting and were excited about covering the event.

The principal, Oscar Perez, told me that LBJ was a brand new high school, and that this was their very first year to be in the new building. He told me that there was an extremely big challenge for him and the rest of the teachers to keep kids interested not only in school, but also in the importance of exercise and proper nutrition.

I told Mr. Perez that I was really honored that he'd asked me to come to speak to his school, and that I would definitely focus my efforts to talk to the kids about the importance of education and how it is the foundation to all of a persons accomplishments in life. I told him that I would also relate the purpose of why I was pushing across America : to inspire and motivate people to get fit because of the great economic strain that obesity and unhealthy living are having on our healthcare system.

I did a few quick television interviews before I went to speak to the students. I told the media that my purpose at LBJ was to help motivate the students to stay in school, get an education, and to help them understand the importance of health and fitness. Not only is our health declining as Americans, but also our healthcare system is in danger. Immediately after the interviews I went into the gym to speak with the students.

I told the students what an honor it was to be able to speak to them as I ended the “Big Push” in Laredo , TX . I told them about how I had crossed the Mexican border earlier that day and about how I had met with their mayor, Betty Flores and how I had received a key to the city. I told them about how she had shared with me her fitness initiative for the city of Laredo , Buena Vida. Mayor Flores and the other city officials want the community to know that the good life involves staying active, exercising, and eating right. The Buena Vida Program works to prevent and/or reduce chronic diseases through early identification, education, counseling, and referral of diabetic, hypertensive and cancer screening. The program provides a health awareness screening for the community.

Since this is the beginning of the school year, I tried to help them start the year off right by leaving them with points to help them with their school work, health and fitness, and family lives as well.

1. To never give up.

2. It's not what happens to you that matters, it's how you choose to respond to what happens that is important.

3. The only failures are the ones who don't learn from their mistakes.

4. Greatness is all around you. Don't be afraid to ask for help from someone who is successful at something that you want to do.

5. Mucho rabajo Nunca Alto (work hard and never stop).

I presented an autographed copy of my book to the school's library.

The students were really a great audience and very receptive to what I had to say. Many of the students came up to me after I spoke and were very interested in learning more about health and fitness. I gave a lot of autographs, and shook the students' hands. The teachers thanked me for coming by. Coach Gonzalez the basketball coach gave Dora and I both t shirts from the basketball team.

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MEDIA

Indianapolis, IN

Ex-wheelchair Racer Takes Spin for Fitness Kevin Saunders propelled his wheelchair 48 miles from Newcastle into Indianapolis on Wednesday, part of his 2,000 mile journey. Saunders, a former athlete in the Paralympics, wants to spread a message about the importance of fitness in America...read more in The Indianapolis Star!

Crawfordsville, IN

Crawfordsville was spotlighted Tuesday afternoon by a 48-year-old man pushing his wheelchair from Canada to Mexico... Click here to view the news clipping.

Portland, IN

Kevin Saunders an Olympic medalist from Kansas, stopped by Portland City Hall on Wednesday to present Mayor Bruce Hosier with a plaque... Click here to view the news clipping.

Lebanon, IN

Kevin Saunders, former world champion and three-time Paralympic athlete, pushed his way through Lebanon Monday afternoon, as part of a public awareness tour call "The Big Push"... Click here to view the news clipping.

Fort Wayne, IN

Wheeling to Fight Flabbiness - Ex-Paralympics Athlete gives tips on better health... Click here to view the news clipping.

Montgommery County, IL

Health and Fitness Tour calls Attention for our need to Shape up... Click here to view the news clipping.

Randolph County, IL

One Man, One Mission, On Push Across America... Click here to view the news clipping.

Columbia , IL

Kevin Saunders, a former world champion and Paralympics athlete, is pushing his wheelchair from Canada to Mexico to draw attention to the need for communities througout our nation to focus on lifelong health... Click here to view the news clipping.

Monroe, MI

On a Trek to get America Fit! Click here to view the news clipping.

Dexter, MO

On his trek from Detroit Michigan, to southern Texas, Kevin Saunders, a former world champion and Paralympic wheelchair athlete, detoured briefly in downtown Dexter Wednesday afternoon... Click here to view the news clipping.

Kennett, MO

There's always a way - Kevin Saunders in Kennett, MO... Click here to view the news clipping .

Cape Girardeau, MO

Kevin Saunders visit to Cape Girardeau on Tuesday gave city officials an opportunity to grow a little bit... Click here to view the news clipping.

Jacksonville, AR

America's need for heros does not stop short with Arkansas. Last weekend, Arkansas welcomed a true hero to inspire all... Click here to view the news clipping.

Benton, AR

A three-time Paralympic wheelchair athlete rolled into Benton on Thursday as part of his "Journey of a Lifetime"... Click here to view the news clipping.

Malvern, AR

A mighty big puch across America - In hopes of drawing attention to the need of lifelong health and fitness... Click here to view the news clipping .

Shreveport, LA

Paraplegic Athlete promotes fitness, healthawareness... Click here to view the news clipping.

San Antonio, TX

A wheelchair-bound athlete is in San Antonio this weekend preparing for the last portion of a 2,000 mile journey from Detroit to Laredo... Click here to view the news clipping.

Athens, TX

There was an Olympian in Athens Tuesday. Athens Texas... Click here to view the news clipping.

Huntsville, TX

A trip from Detroit to Huntsville by airplane will likely take you three hours. By train, it takes about 35 hours. And by car, the trip is at least 20 hours long. But when Kevin Saunders came into Huntsville on Thursday, it had taken several weeks... Click here to view the news clipping .

Tyler, TX

Wheelchair athlete Kevin Saunders autographs his book "There's always a Way" for Tyler Mayor Joyce Armstrong Scurry... Click here to view the news clipping .

Longview, TX

Former paralimpian athlete Kevin Saunders pushed his wheelchair from Shreveport to Longview to meet with MayorMurray Moore on Friday afternoon... Click here to view the news clipping .

Palestine TX

Paralympic wheelchair athlete Kevin Saunders and his wife Dora, make a stop in Palestine Wednesday as part of a tour to help spread his message on physical fitness... Click here to view the news clipping.

Texarkana, TX

Kevin Saunders is on a journey. His mode of transportation, a wheelchair. His fuel, a strong desire to draw attention to the nation's need for lifelong health and fitness for all people...Click here to view the news clipping.

Corpus Christi, TX

Kevin Saunders, a former Corpus Christi resident and three-time Olympic wheelchair athelete, powers his wheelchair 10.4 miles along Ocean Drive and other streets Tuesday to highlight his Health and Fitness Tour of Amercia, sponsored by HEST Fitness Products in an effort to battle the spread of obesity.... read press coverage in Corpus Christi Caller Times.

Laredo, TX

When Kevin Saunders arrives in Laredo today, his journey by wheelchair from the Canadian border will be complete, but his mission of raising health and fitness awareness remains unfinished... Click here and here to view the news clipping.

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