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Surviving & Thriving
 


This month, you'll have not one but TWO chances to catch "Surviving & Thriving," presented by MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando, on WKMG Local 6. First, you can catch an encore presentation of our first episode of "Surviving & Thriving," on Saturday, May 11 at 7 p.m., right before NCIS. Then, be sure to tune in on Friday, May 24 at 8 p.m. for the debut of our next episode. This episode, which was rescheduled due to breaking news out of Boston last month, features stories that will inspire you to never give up, no matter how bad or hopeless things may seem. You'll hear from a liver cancer survivor who learned first-hand that sometimes, you have to go out and find your own hope. Click here for a sneak peek of her story. Set your DVRs for these two, powerful episodes of "Surviving & Thriving," only on Local 6.
 
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REAL PEOPLE. REAL STORIES.
 
 
 
'WE ARE GOING TO DANCE AGAIN'
SHE'S A COVER GIRL FOR FIGHTING BACK

In 2010, Patti was on her way to a fitness class — something she did regularly to stay in shape — when she started to feel a little strange. In a split-second, she went from lifting weights to barely being able to lift her arms, and she knew something was very wrong. At the hospital, doctors diagnosed her with a hemorrhagic stroke, which is almost always fatal. But she decided to fight back, and today, she’s an inspiration to survivors of all kinds.
 
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REAL INSPIRATION.
 
 
MAN OF STEEL

Sandy Scott, 73, is a world champion athlete and inspiration to cyclists of all ages. But a devastating crash during a time trial about a decade ago nearly killed him. He broke his neck, battled pain, depression and a recovery that would have challenged anyone. Today, he’s back on the bike, shattering records and more positive about life than ever.

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