Press and PR

A Spark in a Child’s Day goes a LONG Way

June 22, 2011

I couple weeks ago when I was in Chicago with Empower Pro as a part of the AAD (Athletes Against Drugs) Event I spent some time at Children’s Memorial Hospital Family Center.  This is a great place where kids who are in the hospital and their families can go to “escape” the daily routine of [...]

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The Power of a Child’s Belief

June 10, 2011

It’s Strong and It’s Powerful.  Help light it up. Don’t screw it up.  It’s that simple. I was so honored to have the opportunity to be one of the Athletes that got to speak to some of Chicago’s inner city kids last Saturday at the Athletes Against Drugs weekend. These kids were Chicago’s finest.  Mr. [...]

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EMPOWER PRO Is Launching!!

June 3, 2011

I can’t believe it, it is finally here!  After all the hard work my business partner and I put into this dream, purpose, we are launching this weekend in Chicago!  We will be in all Bally Total Fitness Clubs throughout the US and we are starting with a bang by being a part of Stedman [...]

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SUCCESS From Within

March 30, 2011

As I sit in my living room on my laptop writing this blog I am proud to glance over at the magazines laid upon our table knowing that inside one of them is my story.  I am featured in the April issue of the powerful magazine SUCCESS.  It is a huge honor to be in [...]

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Interview with Magic 106.7 Candy O’Terry

March 17, 2011

Magic 106.7 Candy O’Terry Exceptional Women Interview with Dottie Lessard, two-time transplant survivor and athlete. Dottie is also a motivational speaker and co-owner of WholeBodyWellbeing.com and Empower Pro Nutrition.

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We All Have Gifts To Share

November 26, 2010

I received a very special gift last Saturday-the gift of remembering how lucky I am.  That is always a great gift-Gratitude is the essence of the light within the human soul.  It is when we are truly grateful that we are lit from within and when that happens, it is beautiful and it is powerful. [...]

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Here We Go!!!!!!!

November 16, 2010

Next to being a mother to my son Liam, I believe the other purpose of why I am “still here” is to give back.  To give back to others some of the knowledge and lessons I have learned in my somewhat difficult but amazing life.  I know I keep repeating myself but I have to [...]

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Move over Asafa, LeBron, Peyton and yes, even Lance… here comes Deven!!

August 5, 2010

WOW.  What Inspiration.  Every Professional Athlete, Every Athlete, Every Human Being, should have the honor of seeing these Athletes compete. I just returned from the 2010 NKF US Transplant Games and while I am tired, I am rejuvenated, refreshed, and more determined than ever to live this life as FULLY as I possibly can. I am VERY [...]

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My Book Is Available..The Legacy for my Son Begins

June 17, 2010

It has been a very exciting and humbling week for me.  Last Wednesday a long awaited day came.  After feeling the need to write my life story with several attempts since 1998, my story and the lessons and principles I have lived by and learned is finally in print!!  Seven Letters That Saved my Life is now [...]

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Dottie’s Incredible Accomplishments

March 1, 2010

Multiple Time Track & Field Gold Medalist at NKF US Transplant Games, Fitness Competitor, Voice for the Human Spirit. Boston Herald Article. Dottie Interviewed by Candy O’Terry as the Feb 2007 Magic 106.7 Exceptional Woman. Dottie, one of 2005′s Runner’s World “10 Hero’s of Running”. Dottie was featured as “Iron Woman” on HBO REAL SPORTS WITH [...]

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