"Who Inspires You" is a reader-driven feature where you tell us about a special person in your life — someone who steadies you, champions you, mentors you, makes you laugh. A parent or grandchild? Teacher or health care provider? Neighbor or spiritual leader? We want to know so that we can celebrate these meaningful and enduring connections in an upcoming issue of Inspired. Thank you for sharing these uplifting stories.
Who inspires you?
Tell us who brightens your day or lightens your load
July 5, 2022 at 8:30PM
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A lifelong passion transformed my childhood and got me through scoliosis, war, immigration, pandemic and injury.