No Opportunity Wasted
Season 1
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.
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.
Where to Watch Season 1
12 Episodes
- Pucking the Odds / RedwoodE3
Pucking the Odds / RedwoodA 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 WaterE6
Fear of WaterA 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"E7
Aim for the Heart "Fundraiser for Street Youth"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? - Aim for the HeartE10
Aim for the HeartMaddie 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.