No Opportunity Wasted is a television series that premiered on the Discovery Channel on October 3, 2004. It was created by Phil Keoghan, better known as the host of the reality show on CBS entitled The Amazing Race. In the series, 26 contestants are given 72 hours, $3,000 and the opportunity to fulfill a long-held dream or desire. The show has since spawned a book co-authored by Phil Keoghan, which encourages readers to create a 'list for life.' The book helps the reader map out goals and develop plans to make those ambitions possible. A version was also shot exclusively for the New Zealand market, reflecting Phil Keoghan's fondness for his native country. Also hosted by Keoghan, the show proceeded on much the same premise but with New Zealand contestants. It premiered on New Zealand's TV2 on Sunday November 12, 2006. It was sponsored by New Zealand Vodafone, whose slogan is Make the Most of Now. A third version of the series premiered on CBC in Canada on October 3, 2007. Ten thirty-minute episodes were filmed, hosted by Canadian adventurer Bruce Kirkby following a May 2007 casting tour through the country by Keoghan.
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No Opportunity Wasted Episode Guide
Fear of Heights
S1 Ep1
It's a fear that's kept these challengers grounded their entire lives. For a Winnipeg homemaker, confronting her fear could save her marriage. For a Vancouver firefighter, battling his fear of heights is a matter of life and death.
Fear of Sharks
S1 Ep2
A Vancouver resident who was mauled by a tiger shark in Maui last year will step back into the ocean for the first time since the attack. For a Calgary man, overcoming his paralyzing fear of sharks will free him from a burden he has carried since childhood.
Pucking the Odds / Redwood
S1 Ep3
21st Oct 2004
A Topsail, Newfoundland marketing manager and a Vancouver insurance underwriter attempt to overcome their fear. After repeatedly trying to ditch their phobia, they will face the ultimate "do or die" decision in front of twenty thousand sports fans.
Fear of Flying
S1 Ep4
A single dad wants to overcome his fear so he can take his two children on their dream vacation. He and a flight attendant are the two challengers who take to the sky to soar above their self-imposed limitations.
Fear of Change
S1 Ep5
On a working ranch, these city folk are put through a series of challenges to build their confidence. Will 72 hours be enough time to inspire these challengers to break out of their self-defeat and create the lives they deserve?
Fear of Water
S1 Ep6
A competitive mountain bike racer at the pinnacle of his sport was left a quadriplegic after an accident. Now he dreams of surfing with legend Jesse Billauer. Together with an aspiring police officer who is held back by a fear of drowning, the pair journey to California to ride the perfect wave.
Aim for the Heart "Fundraiser for Street Youth"
S1 Ep7
An engineering student who wants to help anytime, anywhere joins up with an advocate for Hamilton's RE-Create art therapy program to raise money for the centre. Will they be able to get enough people to turn out for the fundraiser?
Fear of Leadership
S1 Ep8
A 30-year-old corrections officer avoids any situation where he needs to take the lead. Together with a woman who has battled low self-esteem since high school, they'll learn to take command on a stretch of surging white water on the Ottawa River.
Fear of Driving
S1 Ep9
A married mother of two whose fear of driving makes her a virtual prisoner in her own home is paired with a car crash victim in a challenge of speed and skill that will demand nerves of steel.
Aim for the Heart
S1 Ep10
Maddie Babineau was known as the girl who gave her wish away. Suffering from cancer, she told the Children's Wish Foundation to use her "wish" money to build a school in Africa. However, when Maddie found out that many of the local kids did not attend school because they had to fetch water for their families, she began fundraising from her hospital bed to raise money to build a well.
The last episode of No Opportunity Wasted aired on December 23, 2004.
There are 12 episodes of No Opportunity Wasted.
There is one season of No Opportunity Wasted.
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No Opportunity Wasted has ended.