Show Notes:

In this powerful episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Doug Cornfield, co-founder of Disability Dream and Do, to unpack a journey that blends purpose, resilience, and entrepreneurial grit.

Doug shares how a life-changing moment, the birth of his son with disabilities, led him to an unexpected partnership with Dave Clark, a former professional baseball player who played on crutches. What started as curiosity turned into a mission: creating life-changing sports experiences for children with disabilities.

Together, they’ve built a movement that delivers free sports camps, powerful storytelling, and unforgettable moments for families across the country.

This conversation goes far beyond inspiration. It dives into real business lessons around revenue generation, pivoting through crisis, and building sustainable impact.

Bio:

DOUG CORNFIELD is an author, speaker, and former college athlete. He is the director of the Disability, Dream, and Do (D3Day) sports camps, created with Dave Clark. In college he was a top contender in track and field, and a scholarship athlete at the University of Georgia. His professional experience includes time spent in both the family entertainment industry and as a senior financial advisor for Merrill Lynch.

More recently he partnered with Dave Clark to organize their company and run D3Day events, where the duo create opportunities for children and young adults with special needs to interact with professional sports players and compete with no limitations.

Doug is the author of two books, a children’s book “A Pound of Kindness” and compilation book, “Pulling Each Other Along”.

To connect with our guest, click on the links below:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougcornfield/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@D3Day-Dugout-Movement

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/D3Day,

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/d3day/,

https://www.instagram.com/legacy_mile/,

https://www.instagram.com/daveclarky4/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@d3day_dugout_movement,

Connect with me:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidischalkcoaching/

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Ep. 187 From Adversity to Impact: Building a Movement That Changes Lives with Disability Dream and Do