Page 19 - The Jamaican Buzz Magazine May June Issue

Devon Harris is
an original member
of the 1988
Jamaican bobsled
team and captain of the 1992 and 1998 teams. Encouraged by his commanding officer, Devon tried out for and was selected to the first Jamaican bobsled team which competed in the in the 1988Olympic Games in Calgary, Canada. Their exploits inspired the Disney blockbuster movie “Cool Runnings.” A !
3-time Olympian, Devon Harrris has achieved his grand dream, but his current dream is to inspire others to achieve theirs. Tapping the same energy, determination and skills that enabled him to bobsled with the best in the world, Devon is currently a motivational speaker committed to sparking audiences of all ages to dream big and take their “game” to the next level. In 2005 he founded The Keep on Pushing Foundation which aims to support and enhance the education of kids in disadvantaged communities around the globe by providing practical solutions to the challenges that are
preventing them from getting educated. Devon also works with Right to Play as an athlete ambassador, supporting Right to Play’s efforts in using sports and play in refugee camps around the world to enhance child development and build community capacity. As an ex-serviceman, Devon understands the commitment, sense of duty and sacrifices made by those who volunteer to serve; as a result he has also devoted time to visit the troops serving in the Persian Gulf. Devon is also the author of the motivational children’s book, “Yes, I Can!” and the semi-auto-biographical motivational book “Keep on Pushing: Hot Lessons From Cool Runnings” http://www.devonharris.com