Randy Lopez is a stage IV colon cancer survivor. Diagnosed at the age of 35, he has appeared in various publications and feature articles including a campaign for M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Lopez was previously the spokesperson for the Colon Cancer Alliance "Roots of Support" Campaign along with Olympic Champion Dara Torres. As a motivational speaker... read full bio

Rene Syler is an active member of the National Association of Black Journalists, and is a recipient of the 2004 Gracie Allen Award for Individual Achievement in the National Best Anchor category for her breast cancer series. Even before her breast cancer scare, Rene Syler was very active in numerous breast cancer causes. The American Women in Radio and Television... read full bio

The 17th Surgeon General of the United States (2002 - 2006), Dr. Richard Carmona served as our nation's top doctor, issuing calls to action in the fight against major health concerns such as obesity, heart disease, cancer, and the dangers of secondhand smoke. During his tenure, Dr. Carmona focused on shifting the paradigm of healthcare from treatment to prevention, stressing... read full bio

Among the more than 70 feature films that his has appeared in are the smash hit thriller "Seven," the critically acclaimed "Once Upon A Time...When We Were Colored," the remake of "Shaft" reprising the role that made him famous. Roundtree's television credits have gained him where he garnered an NAACP Image Award nomination for Best Leading Actor in a... read full bio

Rob Lowe came to prominence after appearing in films such as The Outsiders, Wayne's World and St. Elmo's Fire. Lowe is also known for his role as Sam Seaborn on The West Wing and as Senator Robert McCallister on Brothers & Sisters. Lowe had a supporting role in the 2009 movie The Invention of Lying and a leading role in... read full bio

Robert Bazell is NBC News' Chief Health and Science Correspondent. His reports appear on NBC Nightly News, Today and Dateline NBC. From transmission of the AIDS virus to innovations in cancer treatment, from the perceived dangers of cellular phones to alternative modes of healthcare, Bazell brings intelligence, understanding and reportorial excellence to the task. Bazell is an outstanding television reporter... read full bio

Robert Guillaume is best known for his work in television where he has earned two Emmy Awards and four NAACP Image Awards. He has had a distinguished career as a dramatic film actor and an accomplished musical performer. His critical triumphs included Othello," "Porgy and Bess," and "Jacques Brel;" leads in "Purlie" and "Golden Boy;" and "Guys and Dolls," for... read full bio

Robert Jarvik was born in Midland, Michigan to Dr. Norman Eugene Jarvik and Edythe Koffler Jarvik also raised in Stamford, Connecticut. Robert Jarvick is married to Parade magazine columnist Marilyn vos Savant. They reside in New York. Robert Jarvick is also the nephew of Dr. Murray Jarvik, a pharmacologist who was the co-inventor of the nicotine patch. Robert Jarvick is... read full bio

Robin Wright Penn was listed as one of twelve Promising New Actors of 1986" in John Willis' Screen World, Vol. 38. [1986]. Wright first became famous on television, playing Kelly Capwell on the soap opera Santa Barbara, which earned her three Daytime Emmy nominations. She shot to stardom after her roles as Buttercup in The Princess Bride and Jenny Curran... read full bio

Rod McKuen moved to New York City in 1959 to compose and conduct for the TV show The CBS Workshop. During the early 1960s he spent most of his time in France. There he began to translate the work of Belgian singer/songwriter Jacques Brel into English. After Brel died he said, As friends and as musical collaborators we had traveled,... read full bio

One of the biggest icons in the world of wrestling, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper has been a professional wrestler since the age of 15 when he became the youngest wrestler in the history the sport. A multi-talented athlete, he was also a winner of the Golden Gloves boxing championship and awarded a Black Belt from the world-renowned Judo Gene Label. With... read full bio

Former CNN sportscaster Roger Cawthon and award-winning author and photographer Kathy Cawthon are co-founders of The Cancer Crusade, an organization dedicated to fighting cancer with hope and humor. Through this organization, they provide encouragement and support to cancer survivors, their family members and friends, and the medical professionals who care for them by offering a comprehensive series of uplifting programs... read full bio

Too restless and innovative to rest on his laurels as one of the great country music entertainers of all time, Ronnie Milsap continues to evolve. One of the most versatile and talented performers in country music, Ronnie Milsap's trademark country-soul voice has earned him 40 #1 hits, six Grammy Awards and the industry's highest recognition the coveted CMA Entertainer of... read full bio

When Ross Watson talks about taking risks, teamwork, and personal dignity, he truly speaks from experience. An outdoor enthusiast for over 20 years, Ross was the first blind climber to attempt North America's highest mountain, 20,320 foot Mount McKinley in Alaska in 1990.... read full bio

Ruth Simmons is the 18th and current president of Brown University, the first black president of an Ivy League institution. Simmons was elected Brown's first female president in November 2000. Simmons assumed office in fall of 2001. Simmons holds appointments as a professor in the Departments of Comparative Literature and Africana Studies. In 2002, Newsweek selected her as a Ms.... read full bio