Real Heroes at Northwoods Church

Carl Cannon (left) was the featured speaker at the "Secret Hero" program held at Northwoods Community Church on Saturday and Sunday, July 21-22. The program was the fifth of a six-part series entitled, "Real Heroes." Seated next to Cannon is Pastor Tim Reist of Northwoods Community Church.

Coach Jack Lengyel - "We Are Marshall"

Jack Lengyel, former Head Football Coach at Marshall University, speaks to CHOICES kids at the Peoria RiverPlex on Tuesday. Lengyel took over the program in 1971 following the devastating plane crash in 1970 which killed 75 players, coaches, and boosters. Lengyel and his team are the subject of the hit movie, "We Are Marshall." Lengyel is portrayed by Matthew McConaughey.

NBC Channel 25 interviews a CHOICES kid after the program.

CHOICES founder, Carl Cannon (left), Coach Lengyel, and Lance Zedric share a laugh.

American Red Cross Heartland Heroes

Carl Cannon recieves the prestigious Heartland Heroes Citizenship Award from the national American Red Cross Chairman Bonnie McElveen-Hunter on June 5, 2007 at the Pere Marquette in Peoria. Congratulations Carl on a much-deserved award.

Photo courtesy of Nelliephotography.