George Hunt III, born with bladder exstrophy in 1977, shares his life journey marked by medical challenges and resilience. After multiple surgeries and the emotional struggles of childhood, he found a new lease on life with the Indiana Pouch at age 17. Now a family man and successful Regional Manager, he reflects on overcoming adversity, recognizing that while bladder exstrophy shaped him, it doesn’t define him. He aims to inspire and give back to the community.
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Joanna Burgess–Joy’s Way–A Journey of Survival, Hope and Inspiration – Reposted June 9 2012
Editor’s Note: In honor of Joanna Burgess being honored tonight (June 9, 2012) in Charlotte, North Carolina as this year’s Great Comebacks® National Award recipient, we at Courage to Shine would like to re-post her original story “Joy’s Way – A Journey of Survival, Hope and Inspiration” Originally Published on March 24, 2012: Courage to Shine™ is honored to present the original story of…
Joanna Burgess – Joy’s Way – A Journey of Survival, Hope and Inspiration
Editor’s Note: Courage to Shine™ is honored to present the original story of Joanna Burgess’s amazing and inspirational life. Joanna originally submitted the following story to be published in a major national magazine, but the magazine elected not to publish it, however their loss is Courage to Shine’s gain. Joanna Burgess is a nurse, a cancer survivor, a wife and…