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Len Forkas’s books—What Spins the Wheel and Cold Hard Truth—share real-life lessons on leadership, resilience, and purpose. From racing 3,000 miles across America to climbing Antarctica’s highest peak, each story honors the children of Hopecam and the power of mission-driven teams.
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WHAT SPINSTHE WHEEL
What Spins the Wheel shares Len Forkas’s lessons on leadership and teamwork, inspired by his Race Across America ride to support Hopecam—the nonprofit he founded after his son’s leukemia diagnosis. It’s a story of purpose, resilience, and the power of mission-driven teams.
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COLD HARD TRUTH
Cold Hard Truth follows Len Forkas on his climb of Mount Vinson, Antarctica’s highest and most unforgiving peak. In this gripping adventure, Len shares powerful life lessons learned in extreme conditions - where focus is survival, and nature rewrites every plan. More than a personal feat, the journey honors children battling cancer through Hopecam, the nonprofit he founded. All proceeds support Hopecam’s mission of keeping these children connected to their classrooms and communities.
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WHAT SPINS THE WHEEL
In What Spins the Wheel, Len Forkas shares powerful lessons in leadership and teamwork—like the importance of gratitude, knowing your limits, and honoring every role. The book was born from a deeply personal mission: after his son was diagnosed with leukemia, Len founded Hopecam to keep young cancer patients connected to their classrooms. To raise awareness, he took on the 3,000-mile Race Across America, finishing 10th overall with the support of a dedicated all-volunteer team. His journey offers an inspiring look at what mission-driven teams can achieve under extreme pressure.
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