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A LEADING LADY TAKES THE LEAD
Anne Archer has starred in some of the biggest blockbusters in Hollywood history, but that doesn’t mean she’s immune to the industry’s ageism and sexism. Find out how she’s fighting back and feeling bolder than ever!
MOVE FORWARD. GIVE BACK.™
See how an ingenious artist is turning what’s typically thought of as trash into functional, livable, portable shelters for the homeless. Gregory Kloehne explains the logistics of his Homeless Homes project and shares the very purposeful changes they’re making in the lives of homeless people.
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SURVIVING & THRIVING IS BACK!
Surviving & Thriving, the inspiring show that celebrates the power of the human spirit and shines the spotlight on men and women who overcome life’s toughest obstacles, is coming back to WKMG Local 6! Presented by Florida Hospital and produced by Growing Bolder, Surviving & Thriving is hosted by Wendy Chioji, a two-time cancer survivor, and WKMG's Bridgett Ellison. Tune in Saturday, June 20 at 7 p.m. to WKMG for an hour of hope, inspiration and possibility. Here are some of the people you'll meet in this episode:
-- When John Alexander was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2010, he began searching for any advantage over the disease. That’s when he discovered the surprising benefit of cycling and its ability to control symptoms in some patients. Before he knew it, John found himself in South Dakota, participating in a cross-state bike ride with Larry Smith, whose Parkinson’s disease may have stolen control of his body but not his spirit. See how, together, John, Larry and other Parkinson’s survivors are redefining what’s possible with the disease.
-- Madison Blackmon was a 14-year-old straight-A student and three-sport athlete when she began having what she thought were anxiety attacks. Eventually, she began losing her ability to focus on simple tasks and seizures soon followed. An MRI revealed a brain tumor. Her family felt helpless until they discovered the team at Florida Hospital for Children. Her two doctors led a team of 25 specialists and together, they successfully executed a plan to not only remove the tumor but to also get Madison back in the classroom and on the playing field -- just weeks after brain surgery!
-- Every 45 seconds someone in this country has a stroke. Long-time TV reporter Secily Wilson knows that far too well -- she had a stroke while she was live on TV. Now, she’s teamed up with another stroke victim to get the word out about stroke prevention, especially for women. Valerie Greene was just 31 years old and a successful entrepreneur when she suffered her own stroke. It left her unable to talk, walk or even feed herself. She’s not only battled back, she’s made it her mission to offer hope, guidance and counseling to the 20 million other stroke survivors around the world.
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