After losing his right arm, at the tender age of two, Todd faced the adversity of having a physical disability that would profoundly affect the way he was perceived and treated by others. Although he had lost his arm, he still maintained his desire to compete and excel. Through trial and error, he began developing skills necessary for overcoming obstacles.  Using a never give up, can-do attitude, he redefined labels that were placed on him by his peers and coaches by not just participating, but excelling far greater than their expectations. “The smallest kid on the playground left the biggest footprints,”  by winning a world silver medal in hockey, playing college football, becoming a board certified occupational therapist, author, accomplished musician and singer/songwriter.  One of Todd’s greatest challenges was facing adversity without a role model to follow.  His life experiences inspired his book, “The Adventures of Hockey Todd”. This book allows kids the opportunity to see how Todd overcame adversity while pursuing his passion of becoming a hockey player.  The story is relatable and helps establish dream pathways, instills confidence, promotes self-esteem, anti-bullying, equality, inclusion, encouragement, teamwork and the concept of role models.