Welcome to “We’re Not Stumped” with your host Mike Bolland! In this episode, we bring you three incredible stories of resilience and triumph.
🌊 Diveheart Deep Pool Project: Discover how Diveheart is creating transformative opportunities for adaptive diving, helping individuals with disabilities experience the freedom of underwater exploration.
🏅 Sports Hero’s Journey: Get inspired by the story of a remarkable sports figure who has overcome significant personal challenges, turning adversity into motivation both on and off the field.
🚶 Amputees Learning to Walk Again: Witness the incredible determination of amputees reclaiming their mobility and independence through innovative rehabilitation programs.
Join us as we celebrate these awe-inspiring journeys and the unwavering human spirit. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more uplifting stories on “We’re Not Stumped”!
Links:
Diveheart: https://www.diveheart.org/deep-pool-project/
Todd Svoboda: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-todd-svobodas-journey-to-recovery
Amputee Workout: https://www.wishtv.com/health-wellness/they-lost-limbs-now-theyre-learning-to-walk-again/
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