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Inspired
“You must do the things you think you cannot do.”
Eleanor Roosevelt
Inspired
“Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.”
Semisonic, “Closing Time”
Inspired
Inspired
“Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one.”
Brad Paisley
The 12 Days of Inspiration: Day 12
On the 12th Day of Inspiration an OT gave to me…The Ice Bucket Challenge
This summer it seemed like the entire world, from the Average Joe to celebrities and politicians, were dumping freezing cold buckets of ice over their heads to raise awareness for ALS. And the challenge did just that. Raising $115 million in the US alone, and educating millions of people in the process, ALS is now more understood across the globe and researchers can use the funds to hopefully find a cure. The following is a deeply moving reminder of WHY this challenge was important.
The 12 Days of Inspiration: Day 11
On the 11th day of inspiration my OT gave to me… A Soul Surfer taking on the Amazing Race.
Bethany Hamilton, best known as the inspiration for the movie Soul Surfer, who lost her arm from a shark bite at age 13 has overcome many challenges in her life. She and her husband Adam took on the challenge of a lifetime and had a fantastic and inspiring performance the 25th season of the Amazing Race.
The 12 Days of Inspiration: Day 10
On the 10th Day of Inspiration an OT gave to me…a woman proving to the world that “bald is beautiful”.
Sharon Blynn fought her battle with ovarian cancer at the young age of 28. Her story is one of survival and one that has inspired the world to know that “bald is beautiful.”
The 12 Days of Inspiration: Day 9
On the 9th Day of Inspiration an OT gave to me…a dolphin who has changed the world of amputation and prosthetics.
Thanks to the hard work of Clearwater Marine Aquarium and the magic of Hollywood “Winter”, this dolphin has become a well-known symbol of hope across the world. Winter wears a prosthetic tail due to an amputation from injuries sustained from getting tangled in a crab trap. Each year thousands of people, young and old, who have experienced injury, illness and disability visit her to seek inspiration and assistance with their healing process.
The 12 Days of Inspiration: Day 8
On the 8th Day of Inspiration an OT gave to me…the gift of music.
Nicholas McCarthy is an amazing young pianist who has overcome adversity to excel at his art. At age 23 Nicholas, born without his right hand, has become an inspirational musician.