Donald was born September 21, 1953, is a native of Brooklyn, New York, who has lived in Hawaii since 1981. He is a graduate of Antioch University West, with a BA in Liberal Arts and Science with a concentration in holistic health.

He is also the author of 3 books on the subjects of motivation, fitness and vegetarianism that he has used to break Guinness World Records in public speaking.

Thomas published his first book, "The Philosophy of Divine Nutrition"(in 1977) it was his doctoral thesis in Metaphysical Philosophy at the Tree of Life School, located in New York City. This book was also the text of his Guinness Book World Record for the "longest sermon" - 93 consecutive hours (September 18-22, 1978).

In addition to his Sermon record, he also holds two world records in after-dinner speaking, based on his book on motivation, fitness and herbal sports nutrition, titled The Way of PDN- The Ultimate Vegetarian Athletic Nutrition Program(1986)

After completing every record,  he's had enough energy left to give a New Jump Swing jump rope demonstration.

His current book is titled New Jump Swing Healthy Aging and Athletic Nutrition program. It is the revised and updated version of the two books that he used to break his 3 Guinness records.