Vivian Stringer

Rutgers University women’s basketball head coach C. Vivian Stringer can claim a long list of achievements: leading three teams to the NCAA national semifinals, earning a spot in the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, helping the U.S. win an Olympic gold medal, and named one of the most influential minorities in sports.

But her greatest accomplishment may have taken place outside the game. The 5-foot-3 coalminer’s daughter from western Pennsylvania has taught millions of young women how to succeed through perseverance, grace and dignity. 

Read more about Vivian Stringer.

Walter J. Urba, M.D., Ph.D., director, Robert W. Franz Cancer Research Center in the Earle A. Chiles Research Institute, and physician director of research, Providence Health & Services in Oregon

In any battle, it takes a team committed to the fight. Dr. Walter Urba shares the hope of Providence Cancer Center and its team of physicians, scientists, nurses, counselors and staff who work passionately, every day, to help patients win their fight against cancer. With the opening of the new cancer center building at Providence Portland Medical Center, we have created a new center of hope.

Read a personal message from Dr. Urba