Alec Ingram is the inspiration behind the Keep Climbing Foundation. He was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer at age eleven and fought the disease bravely until the end. Alec loved animals and sports cars, and his final wish—to have exotic cars at his funeral procession—was granted by more than 2,000 people who traveled across the country to lay him to rest in 2019.

The Team Alec Forever Foundation is named in his memory and helps ease end of life expenses for families of children with terminal cancers—meaning Alec is still changing the world to this day.

Jen Ingram and Chris Ingram are Alec’s loving parents and pediatric cancer activists. They are the founders of the Team Alec Forever Foundation and are tireless advocates for children and families affected by pediatric cancer. Through their advocacy and fundraising, they are fighting to ease the suffering of families across the country.

Elizabeth Weidner is a pageant queen, a motivational speaker, and so much more. The founder of Crowns Fight Cancer and Miss Central Illinois Outstanding Teen 2020, Weidner uses the pageant stage to bring much-needed attention to childhood cancer and the need for more federal funding.

Dr. Lauren Draper, MD works in the Pediatric Hematology and Oncology department of SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, where she specializes in pediatric cancer care. Her areas of expertise include cancer pain management, childhood solid tumors, adolescents and young adults with cancer, and pediatric palliative care. In her practice, she provides services for a range of conditions that include cancerous and non-cancerous blood disorders; lymphoma; ovarian tumors; bone tumors; and soft tissue sarcomas. Dr. Draper also provides bone marrow aspiration and biopsy, cancer risk assessment and counseling, and palliative care services.

She is an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology and Oncology, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Draper is also a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Society of Pediatric Hematology, and the Children’s Oncology Group. Her research interests are in pediatric palliative care and clinical ethics.

Meggie Hilbert, BSN, RN works in Oncology & Hematology at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. She is a recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, which honors nurses internationally in memory of J. Patrick Barnes.

Ryan Kelley is the President of the Keep Climbing Foundation as well as one of its founders. He founded The Home Loan Expert, one of the nation’s fastest-growing mortgage companies. When he’s not climbing mountains for charity, he enjoys spending time with his wife and children.

Robby Boyd is a self-taught documentary filmmaker in Austin, Texas. You can find him at Robby Boyd Film.

Ryan Girard has been directing and editing commercials, music videos, and short films for over eight years. With a focus on automotive and narrative content, his work has earned him Emmys, Addy’s, and other awards. Ryan thrives on creating visually-intriguing stories that stick with an audience. You can find his work at here.