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Submitted by Annie Bloom
I am assisting a friend with a brain injury, out of his wheel chair and into the ocean.
Submitted by bryan dubas
Me, adding modifications to a water tower. I was not comfortable and not enjoying myself, but, it was the job I was handed.
Submitted by Ginger West
My 3 year old daughter with down syndrome Jacqui West cheering for her achievement of walking down to get her certificate at her Early Head Start Graduation. Jacqui didnt walk until 33 months and we are all so proud of her ambition to be like the other kids in her playgroup.Mommy filled with love and tears. One of my best days ever!
Submitted by Charlotte Araki
This is a painting I did last year which I call "Vigil." It was inspired by the many times young people gathered to comfort each other and remember a lost one.
Submitted by Melissa Amos
My daughter, her husband and newborn baby. My daughter, Jessica, was determined to have her baby before her husband, Matt, would ship out on the cruiser Ronald Reagan. She made it! January 1, 2005 Georgia Porter was born! Her husband, Matt shipped out the next day to the Gulf. It was wonderful and very sad at the same time.
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Rising Above Hero: Emily
Submitted by Emily Emily, a 13 year old girl, was rushed into a surgery at UVA children's hospital when she was told that she had a massive ovarian cyst. Emily a passionate athlete was not allowed to play any sports but still watched friends and family play all the ... Read moreRising Above Hero: Marcus
Submitted by Marcus has demonstrated extreme determination to overcome injuries that left him quadriplegic. He has learned to paint beautiful pictures by holding the paintbrush in his mouth. The incredible thing about this is that he did not know he could pa... Read moreRising Above Hero: Bryan
Submitted by Ariel Cerbus My hero is my pastor, Bryan, for a thousand, even a million reasons. I grew a huge gain of confidence, motivation, and inspiration from Bryan when I thought I was one of those people who couldn't have any after very hard times in life. He motivate... Read moreRising Above Hero: Terry
Submitted by Tim Terry Hitchcock is my Hero. After tragically losing his wife to breast cancer and struggling to raise three young children on his own, Terry Hitchcock seized on an idea. He wanted to accomplish the impossible: run 75 consecutive marathons in 7... Read moreRising Above Hero: Marc
Submitted by Emilia My very good hearted and extremely intelligent husband, Marc, is deaf. He was born hearing but gradually 'lost his ears' and by the time he was fifteen years old, the world was all but silent for him. At a time he should have been enjoying friend... Read more
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Reach Out and Rise Above
Submitted by Danielle Louise I've been fighting depression for a few years now, but on my first 'decline', I clung to writing songs. This is the second time that I've found myself back at group therapy, but I've found ways to not only help mysel... Read moreHope Trumps Harm
Submitted by Michael Kalous Believing that life contains more than one's experiences and hanging on to the hope that there is something greater than the harm experienced, I strove to overcome and excel through my circumstances of abuse. Because ... Read moreBouncing Back
Submitted by Marina Two years ago, everything came to a stop for me. I failed my first year of college, my grandmother was killed, some of my most invaluable possessions stolen by my best friends, and I was not on any medication for my b... Read moreAn Actors life for me.
Submitted by Sue Rowe All my life I wanted to be an actress. When I got married I ended up in a not so healthy situation... it took me 13 years to realize that I was important. My dreams and who I was mattered and no one can take that away... Read moreStand-Up Guy
Submitted by Cory Ryan King The past two years of John T.'s life may have been, arguably, his best. Two years ago he was voted Teacher of the Year in his elementary building where he teaches math and science to 5th grade students. This past ye... Read more
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QuotesWe must meet the challenge rather than wish it were not before us.
William J. Brennan, Jr. Former Associate Justice Of The Us Supreme Court (1906-1997);
William J. Brennan, Jr. Former Associate Justice Of The Us Supreme Court (1906-1997);
There is neither happiness nor unhappiness in this world; there is merely the comparison of one state to the other. Only a man who has felt ultimate despair is capable of feeling ultimate bliss.
Alexandre Dumas Writer, Author (1802-1870);
Alexandre Dumas Writer, Author (1802-1870);
Success is not just the crowning moment, the spiking of the ball in the end zone or the raising of the flag on the summit. It is the whole process of reaching for a goal and, sometimes, it begins with failure.
Erik Weihenmayer Blind Climber, Motivational Speaker, Author (born 1968);
Erik Weihenmayer Blind Climber, Motivational Speaker, Author (born 1968);
If a good person does you wrong, act as though you had not noticed it. They will make note of this and not remain in your debt long.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Philosopher, Scientist, Author (1749-1832);
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Philosopher, Scientist, Author (1749-1832);
Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail.
Ralph Waldo Emerson Philosopher, Poet, Author, Essayist (1803-1882);
Ralph Waldo Emerson Philosopher, Poet, Author, Essayist (1803-1882);
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Bethany Hamilton - Courage
Only months after losing her arm to a shark while surfing, the courageous Bethany Hamilton was back on her board performing better than ever.
Only months after losing her arm to a shark while surfing, the courageous Bethany Hamilton was back on her board performing better than ever.
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