She did what doctors told her was impossible. And she did it through a positive mindset. Until a year ago Chantel Sachanna lived with a crippling stammer, making her too embarrassed to participate in a phone interview or even to order food in a restaurant. According to Britain’s top Black weekly newspaper, The Voice, Sachanna,… Continue reading she did what doctors told her was impossible
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she uses challenges for motivation not discouragement
She chose to share her story to let others know “something can only hold you back if you let it.” She may not be able to turn flips or seemingly float in midair, but one young woman does not let challenges stop her; instead she uses challenges for motivation not discouragement. Katelyn Heck began anchoring… Continue reading she uses challenges for motivation not discouragement
she defines what love is
Even though seizures temporarily take away his memory, and she is the last thing he remembers, she defines what love is. Tracey and Lolita Repp have shared a 28-year love story as husband and wife. He has been a police officer and FBI agent, As a teacher, he was runner-up for Kansas teacher of… Continue reading she defines what love is
it started when she was 7
Tasha submitted her story as part of our Overcoming Adversity Contest by Tasha Roza, Tracy, California It started when she was 7. That’s when her life took a dark turn. It started when I was 7 years old. My parents split up, and I moved with my mother and her new boyfriend. Soon after… Continue reading it started when she was 7
finding healing and joy
**Marie submitted her story as part of our Overcoming Adversity Contest.** by Marie Preston, Monroe, Georgia Confronting the horrific death of her 12-year-old brother, she is finding healing and joy. May 5, 1971 … spring quarter at the University of Georgia on a Wednesday … about 7 p.m. to be exact. As a 20-year-old sophomore,… Continue reading finding healing and joy
Despite Cancer, Doctor Inspires Others
New Year’s Honours: MBE for inspirational Leeds doctor Despite Terminal Cancer, English Doctor Inspires and Helps Others by Lindsay Pantry Published 30/12/2014 Yorkshire Evening Post An inspirational doctor who became a consultant, raised almost £150,000 for charity and worked to change taboos surrounding death, all despite having terminal cancer, has been awarded an MBE (Member… Continue reading Despite Cancer, Doctor Inspires Others