“I have known Kyle Spading since he was a valued member of the Iowa Hawkeye Football team.  As a former alum of the Iowa Football program myself, I have the privilege from time to time to meet and interact with athletes and provide mentorship to help further their development.  As an athlete, Kyle was hard-working, very talented and always focused on what he could do to contribute to his team.  After his injury, Kyle could have easily succumbed to the desperation of his situation, but true to his upbringing and his nature, his perseverance and drive came out.  Just as it was when he donned the Iowa Hawkeye uniform, his focus and purpose was squarely trained on figuring out, "how do I add value to those around me?"!  This is Kyle's true gift as an individual and a testament of his nature.  Now through his work, he has created the opportunity to be a leader and help others realize their true value. When I see Kyle today, I see the same #30 I have always seen, a strong man who has a lot to contribute and is eager give back.  There is a saying in sports, "Winners Win!", and Kyle knows that winning is not an event, it's a process.  That process takes tremendous courage, a lot of hard work and endless focus. Kyle Spading has found a higher purpose in his life, and he continues to share how to win every day!  That is what makes him a valued member of our team."