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Kewin King is still doing exactly what he set out to do: turning negatives into positives, pushing through adversity, and living life on his own terms. As an entrepreneur selling cars, he continues to work out as much as possible and stay focused on building the future he envisions. One of Kewin’s biggest goals over...
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When we last checked in with Kevin Sullivan, he was working diligently toward his Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration and dreaming of a career in International Education. Today, we’re excited to share that Kevin has not only achieved that dream but has also flourished professionally and personally in ways that continue to inspire. In...
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On February 9, 2020, Eric Tyson’s life changed in an instant. Just returning from a drive—his routine as a truck driver—he was caught in a moment of violence that would alter the course of his life forever. A person with whom he had a minor disagreement, under the influence of drugs, found Eric at a...
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Hanane Hmada lives by a simple but powerful truth: “You can’t control the unknown, but you can control your mindset.” For Hanane, living with a spinal cord injury hasn’t been about surrendering to limitations—it’s been about finding new ways to thrive, grow, and live as independently and joyfully as possible. “Just because you have a...
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Compiled by Don Johnston Isn’t it true that our health is our most valuable possession?  So, we must focus on our mental and physical well-being at all times, 24/7, 365 days a year.  Since our good health is the one item over which we hold and have the most control, it’s essential to do what...
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I was injured in a motorcycle accident on 5/23/24, and my level of injury is T3 complete. Before my injury, I enjoyed riding my motorcycle, snow skiing, and spending time with my family. My wife and three children have been my most significant support system.   I would spend a lot of time taking kids...
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It was August 2023.  I was out late with friends, having fun.  I turned down the wrong street, and my life forever changed.  There was a crowd standing outside in the street.  I was just driving through, and they started shooting at my car – with a bullet piercing my back. I am now paralyzed...
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written by Don Johnston Brian is married with two children and worked at a plastic factory for 30 years.  He began experiencing significant back pain and eventually numbness in his limbs and issues with his balance at 50 years old.  After trying various treatments, an MRI revealed a narrow spinal canal compressing his spinal cord....
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I was eighteen years old when I was working at JobCorp and had just earned my first weekend pass, where I traveled to Indiana.  I was with a guy I was working with, and we enjoyed ourselves while walking down a street.  A stranger came up to us and started a fight.  I was holding...
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It was August 2023.  I was out late with friends, having fun.  I turned down the wrong street, and my life forever changed.  There was a crowd standing outside in the street.  I was just driving through, and they started shooting at my car – with a bullet piercing my back. I am now paralyzed...
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