INSPIRATIONS BLOG

MADELINE STUART – AN INSPIRING MODEL WITH DOWN SYNDROME

modeling blue dress
Madeline Stuart, 19, is the only professional adult model with Down Syndrome in the world.

Maddy’s goal is to change the way people discriminate against disability, She thinks of Down Syndrome is a blessing, something to be celebrated. Her joy is very apparent in her modeling photos and her runway walk – she shines!

“anything is possible with love”

She gives people hope that their children living with Down syndrome could achieve anything they set their mind to.

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Stephanie Decker – Inspirational Amputee, Heroine and Benefactor

Stephanie Decker with her son, Dominic (8), daughter, Reese (5), and husband, Joe.

Stephanie Decker with her son Dominic, daughter Reese, and husband, Joe.

With a category 4 tornado speeding towards her home in Southern Indiana, Stephanie Decker had a split second decision to make.  Scrambling to rush her children to safety, her home began to fall apart around her.

“I grabbed a comforter, wrapped my two children in a blanket, told them I loved them and to GET DOWN. I fully expected to die, but, miraculously, we all survived”

Shielding her 2 young children with her body, Stephanie prevented bricks from hitting them while her own legs were crushed by a steel beam.

Her children were unharmed but Stephanie was left bleeding and helpless in the rubble pile.  The children, 8 year old son Dominic, and  5 year old daughter Reese, ran to get help.

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Isaac Feliciano – Amputee Firefighter and Athlete

 

Gangrene from spinal meningitis at the age of 6 cost Isaac Feliciano his left leg from the knee down.  A lot of people thought this took away his physical capabilities but Isaac proved them wrong.  He was a star linebacker and wide receiver on his Passaic Tech high school football team and also  played second base on their baseball team.Isaac Feliciano - active in athletic activities CAF

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Stephen Wampler – Embracing the Outdoors with CP and a Mission

 “One of the first things you’ll notice about me visually is that I’m in a wheelchair, and have Cerebral Palsy. Then you’ll get to know me as a person, and you’ll see how little CP defines who I am. Over the years, I’ve learned to not only live with my disability, but to thrive, and I want to ensure that others have the same opportunity.”

Stephen Wampler

Stephen Wampler

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A year of reflections 2015

With wishes for a peaceful 2016,  we look back at our inspirations and achievements in 2015.

We are inspired by organizations whose mission is to turn angers and frustrations into strengths and self-confidence.

Camp No Limits

Camp No Limits

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