A Vow was Made to Make a Difference

When cancer threatened the baseball dreams of a teenage boy, Craig Pollard made a promise. From his hospital bed, Craig vowed that if he survived, he would dedicate his life to making a difference. That promise grew into a charity called Cancer for College, a $20 million scholarship foundation that has helped thousands of cancer survivors pursue higher education. It’s an organization built on the grit and gratitude Craig developed through years as a competitive athlete and successful entrepreneur. Complications from his early cancer battles led to the amputation of both legs below the knee—a life-changing challenge that ultimately gave him an even deeper appreciation for purpose, resilience, and gratitude. Through raw honesty, heartfelt storytelling, and unexpected humor, Craig shares how life’s greatest setbacks can become its greatest opportunities. It is a life built on proving that surviving adversity is only the beginning of building a lasting legacy.