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Laura Sharpe started Artists for Trauma after a helicopter crash landed her in the hospital for nearly two months and forced her to undergo some 30 surgeries in just two years. The program has grown to pair artists with trauma survivors, who learn to achieve again. Patrick Healy reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on ... |
On a recent day, Anthony was taking some of his first steps at Project Walk, which he travels to from home in Newport Beach. Strapped into a walker, Anthony's slow progress across the room did not look easy. |
"I don’t even care how it is. It might not be controlled but still, just putting my left foot forward -- looking down below and seeing that happen is relief and shows hope," Anthony said. |
He and Micki want others to have that opportunity, so Walking With Anthony gives grants to those with spinal cord injury who are in need. |
"The medical system has turned their back on spinal cord injury and it’s criminal," said Micki, pictured at right below. "You can’t put a price on helping one person getting stronger and healthier." |
Erica Predum, a mother from Indiana who was paralyzed from the chest down after a car accident, was one of the first people helped by the Purcells' organization. |
"Walking with Anthony helped me change my outlook on my recovery," Predum said. "They helped me realize I was capable of doing things I was once told I could never do." |
She spent five years using an electric wheelchair, but after five weeks of additional therapy, she progressed to using a manual chair. |
"We're going to help them more independent. We're going to help them get more strength and we're going to help them live a better life," Anthony said. "Anything is possible and that's why we're here to help." |
Metfone C-League champions Phnom Penh Crown stormed into the final of the 2011 AFC President’s Cup after thrashing holders Yadanarbon of Myanmar 4-0 in their group match yesterday at the Kaohsiung National Stadium in Taiwan. Nigerian hitman Kingsley Njoku gave his side the lead for the second successive game after just... |
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