The premiere of RISE, an inspirational story about the power of the human spirit. RISE will take audiences on a journey that honors a group of individuals who through their loss inspired the hopes, dreams and successes of some of the most iconic names in Olympic sports history. This historic evening will be broadcast live from the Best Buy Theater in New York City’s Times Square to more than 500 theaters across the country through National CineMedia's (NCM) exclusive Digital Broadcast Network-North America's largest cinema broadcast network.  The nationwide broadcast will feature uniquely choreographed figure skating performances, interviews with RISE storytellers; and appearances by American figure skating legends. Hosted by Matt Lauer and featuring appearances by: Peggy Fleming, Dorothy Hamill, Scott Hamilton, Brian Boitano, Michelle Kwan, Evan Lysacek, Frank Carroll, Vera Wang, Sarah Hughes, Andrew Guiliani and others… An inspirational cinematic feature about the power of the human spirit, RISE will take audiences on a journey that honors a remarkable group of athletes who through their loss inspired the hopes, dreams and successes of some of the most iconic names in Olympic sports history. Proceeds from RISE and the Feb. 17, 2011 event will be used to further the mission of U.S. Figure Skating’s Memorial Fund, which was established Feb. 23, 1961, as a living tribute to those that lost their lives in the crash. The Memorial Fund awards approximately $300,000 annually in grants and scholarships to skaters, recognizing excellence both on and off the ice.