By Jason Klaiber With a significant concussion from a backyard mishap and another traumatic brain injury from a workplace incident in her rearview, Kelly Thune manages to forge ahead by sticking to the most positive mindset she can muster. After...
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Inspire – Nicole Canavan: A Story of Self Discovery
By Kate Hanzalik Nicole Canavan grieved the loss of herself for the past thirty years. An athletic person – a goalie who had a history of getting kicked in the head, a self-described “tom boy” who often got injured –...
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Inspire: Marygrace Fronk – Keeping fit while helping others
By Norah Machia Marygrace Fronk discovered many years ago that half-marathons (13.1 miles in distance) are not just for runners. They are also for walkers of any age. At age 70, Fronk has completed 38 of them, and she is...
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Inspire: Liz Yates Horton – Helping others reach a fuller, richer life
By Alyssa Dearborn When you have a neurological condition – such as Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, stroke, dizziness or concussion–finding the right care is essential for living a healthy life and retaining independence. Liz Yates Horton DPT, physical therapist and board-certified...
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Inspire: Esther Dygert – Special Olympian gives it her all
By Jason Klaiber Though she began participating in its activities later in life than most, Esther Dygert has since become a shining example of athleticism and heart within the Special Olympics organization. A resident of Earlville, a village situated on...
