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Finding Inspiration

Help others achieve their dreams and you will achieve yours.  A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of volunteering at the Atlanta Paratriathlon Camp.  Watching a group of people who have had to overcome a lot do something that many of take for granted was something I wasn't easily going to forget.  Fast forward two weeks - one of the athletes was planning on participating in a sprint triathlon and didn't have anyone to assist him during the race.  I already had some plans for that morning, but they were easy to move around.  I was having trouble with the thought of him not being able to race when this was something I could so easily help with.  And this is how one of the most truly amazing days happened.  Cougar is a 19 year old young man who became a quadriplegic a few years back after he jumped into a snow pile with some buddies. He has worked so hard to get where he is, and he is still fighting every day.  He has little use of hi...