Three years ago she was paralyzed, now she's running marathons

"If you want something so badly, you're going to find a way." 12/19/19 Hannah Gavios Was Paralyzed, Then She Completed the New York City Marathon Hannah Gavios runs using crutches. The New Yorker calls it "crutching" or "going for a crutch." An avid runner since high school, Gavios suffered a spinal cord injury after a horrific attack in 2016 that left her partially paralyzed. Unable to imagine a life without running, Gavios learned how to run in a different way. In 2019, she completed the 2019 New York City Marathon. Glass Planets Hidden Around The World For You To Find Josh Simpson makes glass planets and simply put, they are out of this world. The artist crafts the intricate globes in his workshop in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts. Simpson has thousands of the planets hidden all over the world, left as gifts for passersby or perhaps someone in the future to wonder where they came from. If you're lucky, you might find one of Simpson's glass planets. This Great Big Story is by the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless™ Card from Chase. The Good Cemeterian: Restoring Veterans' Tombstones When Andrew Lumish realized that the tombstones and historical monuments for those who had fought for the United States Armed Forces were falling into disrepair, he resolved to do something about it. For the past 4 years, he's been restoring these stone monuments with little more than water, a toothbrush and some serious elbow grease. To date, Lumish has restored between 500 and 600 monuments. This Great Big Story was made possible by Rocket Mortgage® by Quicken Loans®.  Connecting with Ghana's Past and Present Braxton Jones traveled to Ghana to learn more about its history. He came away with a love for the warmth and hospitality of the nation's people. This Great Big Story was made possible by the Ghana Tourism Authority. Your Itinerary For a Soul-Stirring Journey of Ghana's Gold Coast From touring ancient roads and kingdoms to connecting with Accra's vibrant creative scene, Ghana's Gold Coast is a trip that will stay with you long after you've left its shores. We've chosen 10 meaningful locations that contrast the past with the present for your itinerary. This Great Big Guide is by Ghana Tourism Authority. Read the complete guide here.  View this email in your browser.  Copyright © 2019 Great Big Story, LLC, All rights reserved.You are receiving this message because you subscribed to the Great Big Story newsletter. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list