2026 Gwinnett Doing the Most Good Luncheon
About the event
Join us for the 12th Annual Doing the Most Good Luncheon!
The Salvation Army of Gwinnett County is pleased to welcome Kyle Maynard as this year's keynote speaker for its annual Doing the Most Good Luncheon. Maynard will share his message of perseverance. Born with a rare condition known as congenital amputation, that left him with arms that end at the elbows and legs that end near his knees, he learned early on to live life independently and without prosthetics and lives by the "No Excuses" philosophy.
The afternoon will include a lunch and silent auction, and all proceeds support the programs and services provided by The Salvation Army of Gwinnett County. Sponsorship opportunities are available through April 6. Click here to download the form for more details.
Event Details
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
11:30 a.m.
Crowne Plaza Atlanta
6050 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Norcross, GA 30071
Keynote Speaker
Kyle Maynard
Kyle Maynard is an entrepreneur, speaker, bestselling author, award-winning extreme athlete, and the first man to bearcrawl to the top of the highest mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro (19,340 feet), and the summit of Argentina’s Mount Aconcagua (22,838 feet), the highest peak in both the Western and Southern Hemispheres.
Born with a rare condition known as congenital amputation, that left him with arms that end at the elbows and legs that end near his knees, he learned early on to live life independently and without prosthetics. Kyle thrives on physical challenges and is a champion wrestler, CrossFit Certified Instructor and gym owner, competitive Mixed Martial Arts fighter, world record-setting weightlifter, and skilled mountaineer.
He is on a mission to make the world a better place and to inspire others to do the same by sharing his story and living by example. He travels across continents, speaking to thousands of executives and students, athletes and warriors, to share his "No Excuses" philosophy. He is a humanitarian who passionately supports numerous charities and commits time and resources to work with wounded and recovering U.S. military veterans.
Kyle is the New York Times bestselling author of his life story, “No Excuses,” and the focus of the moving ESPN documentary, “A Fighting Chance.” His story has been featured in countless television programs and editorials, which have been viewed by millions around the world.
Emcee
Scott Slade is a rare two-time winner of the National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Award as Best Radio Personality in America in both major and large markets. Atlanta’s Morning News with Scott Slade has won numerous awards since its inception in 1991, including the national Edward R. Murrow Award as Best Radio Newscast in the nation. Scott initiated the WSB Radio Care-a-Thon for the AFLAC Cancer Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta in 2000, raising millions of dollars to fight children’s cancer and blood disorders. Scott has been with WSB Radio since 1984 as a producer, show host, and helicopter traffic reporter. His career includes all facets of media since 1970. He has won numerous news, programming and advertising awards since his broadcasting career began at the age of 15. In fact, his first award was an Associated Press award in 1971 for “News Interpretation” for a weekly program where he and other teenage journalists interviewed newsmakers on a local radio station.
He is an Atlanta native. He is a graduate of Georgia State University, a commercial airplane and helicopter pilot, and enjoys hiking, playing jazz saxophone, and horseback riding, among his hobbies.
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