After tragedy, this fighter has reason to hope (13 Photos)

Jennifer Powell takes a deep breath. It’s finally quiet as she settles into her chair beside her daughter’s hospital bed. The only sounds are the steady beeps and clicks of the monitoring machines in the dark, empty room. There haven’t been many peaceful moments lately, not since the seizures started. After checking Tia’s vitals one last time, Jennifer eases into her chair and slowly drifts off to sleep…

Hours later, she woke to the sound of her daughter screaming.

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With new independence, Megan looks forward to the future (11 Photos)

When side effects from Megan’s rare diagnosis stopped her from doing the things she loved, she turned into a recluse. From her window she watched her life go by, but 18 year-old Megan wasn’t a part of it.

Now, with a wheelchair-accessible van, Megan got her freedom back. And with a community behind her, she now has the courage to say ‘yes’ to a life of adventure.

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