Deby Hergenrader is the co-founder of Break the Barriers, a local full-inclusion sports program that began in her backyard, but today is a 39,000-square-foot facility. Deby’s passion was inspired by her late sister, Kathy, who had Down syndrome. As a national gymnastics champion, Deby was aware of the benefits of athletics. She is recognized by the United States Department of Education as an Inclusion Specialist and is a keynote speaker throughout the United States and internationally. Break the Barriers has partnered with 32 school districts to ensure that all children, with various abilities, have an opportunity to learn together. They perform throughout the world, touching the hearts of the audience, bringing them to tears, as well as to their feet. Deby exemplifies the spirit of character resulting from her vision that all Deby Hergenrader children have an opportunity to benefit from athletics.