Perseverance is what empowers people to continue on when the going gets tough. Baseball Hall of Famer, Jackie Robinson, is remembered by teammates for his incredible determination in breaking the color barrier. Jennifer Howitt overcomes a spinal chord injury to win a gold medal in basketball at the Paralympic Games. Liz Murray, a homeless teen with drug-addicted parents, is accepted to Harvard. Laila Ali trains for an upcoming boxing match and describes the importance of hard work and perseverance.