Curly-haired hottie Ethan Zohn became an insta-celeb when he secured the $1 million prize on Survivor: Africa. Not content to simply fritter away the winnings, Zohn used his newly-acquired fame and fortune to co-found Grassroot Soccer, a Zimbabwe-based nonprofit organization that helps professional African soccer players educate children in Africa about HIV and AIDS. He makes a stop in Tampa this week for a special talk titled, "Character: The Ultimate Survival Tool," during which he shares his own character-building experiences, and talks about where character comes from, why it matters and how it can help individuals make important decisions in their lives. Tues., Sept. 26, 7 p.m., USF-Tampa Soccer Field, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa, free, 813-974-1001.
This article appears in Sep 20-26, 2006.