Fall Down Seven Times Rise Up Eight

By Robert Caraballo. On November 1, 2015, Allin Nowenstein completed his first TCS New York City Marathon. Like many New Yorkers and inexperienced runners alike, he jumped in headfirst with the sole expectation of completing 26.2 miles--ignited by chance, heartache, weight gain, and above all, the loss of his father.  Today, Allin agreed to share his ...
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Someone personally recommended Kim to us because she is someone who has experienced great loss, and yet she has turned that around to help others who find themselves in a similar situation. Kim Castellano is the author of the book, A Walk in a Widow’s Shoes. The book tells the story of how her ...
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Neil Siegel, a local shopkeeper based in Queens, New York, is a beloved fixture in his neighborhood. He owns a small health food store called Neil's Natural. Over the years, Neil has built a reputation for himself as the go-to guy for healthy food in Queens. Just a quick look at the reviews on both ...
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Meet Tony Tinervia, whose struggle with ASD (autism spectrum disorder, formerly Asperger Syndrome) led to more than a few falls before he rose up to conquer—and learn to live with—his condition. Autism spectrum disorder, in most cases, makes social interactions a challenge. For someone with ASD, communication and nonverbal social cues become a code ...
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By Dana Hall
At nineteen years old, it is safe to say that Simone Biles has accomplished a lot in her life. She has so many medals and championship titles to her name, it’s getting hard to keep track. She is the reigning US national all-around champion in gymnastics four years in a row. She ...
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Lisa Cohen is an inspiration. She started the website, Rockstar Women With MS after writing the best selling book, Overcome The BS of MS. Lisa is a woman who didn't let multiple sclerosis stop her from living a full life, tempting as that may have seemed...
Lisa, can you please tell us in your own ...
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