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In honor of Women’s History Month, Paralympics Gold Medalist April Holmes shares her motivational story of overcoming adversity
In honor of Women’s History Month, Paralympics Gold Medalist April Holmes shares her motivational story of overcoming adversity. In 2001, April was involved in a train accident that resulted in the loss of her left leg below the knee. While she lay in her hospital bed, a doctor told her about the Paralympics Games and a new goal was firmly implanted in her mind. Hear how April found the strength to go on to break world records and win 11 international medals. To learn more about April Holmes and her non-profit organization the April Holmes Foundation please visit www.aprilholmes.com.
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