Highlighting Desmond Howard as he prepares to score big for YMCA

An exclusive interview with bestselling author, John U. Bacon, on Desmond Howard's career, legacy and leadership at the University of Michigan and beyond

BOCA RATON, FL -- ESPN College Gameday Analyst, former Heisman Trophy winner and Super Bowl MVP Desmond Howard is set to inspire and motivate while serving as the keynote speaker for the YMCA of Southern Palm Beach County's 19th Annual Inspiration Breakfast.

Click on the video link above to hear New York Times bestselling author, John U. Bacon's take on Howard's amazing collegiate and professional football careers as well as what makes him a talented college football analyst. Bacon's books include Overtime, The Great Halifax Explosion, Bo's Lasting Lessons, Endzone, Fourth and Long and Blue Ice. Bacon is about to release his newest book, Let Them Lead: Unexpected Lessons in Leadership from America's Worst High School Hockey Team.

The signature event will be held outdoors on the YMCA of Southern Palm Beach County's campus on Wednesday, May 19. Proceeds from the event will benefit youth programs and financial assistance to area youth interested in YMCA support and activities. Only a handful of individual tickets are still available. Contact Kimberley Trombly-Burmeister at ktburmeister@ymcaspbc.org or 561-300-3238 for more information.