Our American Stories

From Pro Jet Skier to Baywatch... to Alabama Obesity Champion

Host- Lee Habeeb

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Christy Swaid was just a girl growing up in Chicago until her father started a jet ski rental company in Florida. Now, after years of professional training and her mother's guidance, her organization H.E.A.L. is combating childhood obesity across America. Christy's story is another entry in our "Women of True Grit" series, brought to us by Edie Hand. Learn more about Edie and her story at www.ediehand.com

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