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Never Give In & Never Give Up

Posted on February 2, 2017February 2, 2017 by Breanne Cooley Wilson - Editor-in-Chief
Written by Ben Emerling, Guest Blogger Never give up. How many times have we heard that saying? It is thrown around for almost every hardship we come across. Just three simple words, but they hold so ... Read More

“Walking with Brandon” – South African Gymnast Brandon Beack Fights to Overcome Paralysis One Step at a Time

Posted on October 20, 2015October 20, 2015 by Breanne Cooley Wilson - Editor-in-Chief
Brandon Beack, a teenager from Cape Town, South Africa, was well on his way to achieving his dream of competing in gymnastics at the Olympics. He was talented, dedicated and ready to take on the world... Read More

Allie Gleason, a Teen with Asperger’s Syndrome, Explains Why Playing Sports is Great for Kids with Autism

Posted on June 17, 2015June 18, 2015 by Allie Gleason
When I got up on the block for my first “real” race as part of my high school swim team, I was so nervous. In fact, stepping off the block crossed my mind more than once. Just before taking my mar... Read More

Valerie Jensen Opens Movie Theater that Employs & Empowers People with Disabilities

Posted on March 23, 2015March 24, 2015 by Breanne Cooley Wilson - Editor-in-Chief
Did you know that about 80% of people with disabilities are unemployed? Though this statistic is quite disappointing to hear, there is someone amazing out there that’s changing this statistic a... Read More

“No Arms, No Legs, No Worries” – Nick Vujicic Lives an Inspiring “Life without Limbs”

Posted on February 10, 2015February 10, 2015 by Breanne Cooley Wilson - Editor-in-Chief
What would you do if you had no arms and no legs? How would you function? How would you get through the day? How would you resist asking “why did this happen to me?” It would be extremely ... Read More

Discover Outdoors Foundation Reaches Inner-City Kids Through Life-Changing Outdoor Experiences

Posted on January 27, 2015January 27, 2015 by Breanne Cooley Wilson - Editor-in-Chief
Kirk Reynolds is a Missouri native who moved to New York City with his corporate job twelve years ago. On weekends, he took friends on outdoor excursions just outside of the city, and that hobby quick... Read More

Colbie Caillat Inspires Young Girls & Women to Love Themselves Through Hit Song “Try”

Posted on December 11, 2014December 11, 2014 by Breanne Cooley Wilson - Editor-in-Chief
In today’s world, a few things come to mind when I think of the word “beauty”: photoshop, perfection, makeup, skinny, flawless, weight loss, botox, liposuction, face lift. Though the... Read More

29-Year Old Trion Lias, Born Blind, Earns His Black Belt in Karate

Posted on October 23, 2014October 24, 2014 by Breanne Cooley Wilson - Editor-in-Chief
Have you ever done karate? I haven’t, but I’ve always been fascinated by people who do. As an avid watcher of “The Karate Kid” movie series, I’ve always loved inspiring k... Read More

SURFice Dog Ricochet Helps Disabled Kids Smile – She Takes Them Surfing

Posted on October 20, 2014October 21, 2014 by Breanne Cooley Wilson - Editor-in-Chief
Have you ever seen a dog surf? Have you ever seen surfing dog Ricochet help disabled kids experience what it feels like to ride a wave into the shore? If you haven’t, take a few minutes and ... Read More

100 Surgeries. 864 Days in the Hospital. Ultramarathoner & Burn Survivor Turia Pitt Defines Resilience

Posted on September 9, 2014September 9, 2014 by Breanne Cooley Wilson - Editor-in-Chief
I’ve always admired marathon runners. There is something about people who are able to push themselves through physical and mental limits,  in the face of exhaustion and uncertainty, that reall... Read More
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