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The 12 Days of Inspiration: Day Two

On the second day of inspiration, my OT gave to me…

The uplifting story of how a hockey team stepped up to celebrate one of its fans. After hearing that Kade, an 11-year old fan, had a Maple Leaf themed Birthday party that no one came to, the Toronto Maple Leaf’s stepped in to give Kade a Birthday he would never forget.  Learn more in the following from CBC News.

CBC News:  Corner Brook boy meets Maple Leafs in Toronto after disappointing birthday party
 

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The 12 Days of Inspiration: Day One

On the first day of inspiration, my OT gave to me…

The story of a 2019 CNN Hero who is helping older adults complete their bucket lists. From skydiving to driving NASCAR Webb Weiman’s organization, My Jump!, has helped over 50 seniors fulfill their wildest dreams.  Learn more about this amazing story in the following care of CNN.

CNN Heroes:  He helps seniors skydive, parasail and cross off other bucket list adventures

 

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The Twelve Days of Inspiration: Day Eleven

On the eleventh day of inspiration, my OT gave to me…

A 2018 CNN Hero who suffered a traumatic injury leaving her paralyzed, but, with the help of some amazing technology is able to walk again.  Because of the amazing opportunities this technology provided her, she began an organization to help others have this life-changing experience.  Here is the story of Amanda Boxtel and her organization, Bridging Bionics.

CNN Heroes:  Bionic woman skis, bikes and helps others thrive after paralysis

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The Twelve Days of Inspiration: Day Ten

On the tenth day of inspiration, my OT gave to me…

The story of a group of people in wheelchairs who pulled a 128-tonne airplane in the effort to break a world record and to raise money and awareness to help people with disabilities learn to fly.  Here is the story of Wheels4Wings.

Access and Mobility Professional:  100 different wheelchairs combine to pull 128-tonne plane