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News Reel - 7/31/24

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TikTok Video Boosts Grandma's Bake Sale Business was up and down but never steady until a young TikTok’er named Mannie stopped by and gave notice. A Loving Response to Paris Opening Ceremony Insults to Christians Thousands of Christians gather to praise, worship, and put love on display despite the Olympic opening ceremonies attempt to disparage the Last Supper. 14 Year Old Olympic Skateboarder Showing Her Mad Skills Chloe Covell, a very young competitor in this years Olympics stuns the crowd with some amazing skateboarding tricks. Autistic and Non-Verbal Five Year Old Experiences Miracle Zoey experienced a breakthrough as mom experimented with a variety of activities that literally brought her out of her shell. Technology Giving Amputees the Function of a Hand Easy to use, high tech prosthesis given to little one to try out and she mastered it immediately. American Women Battle it Out With Jamaica Watch as the American team runs the 4X100 literally chasing after a world title.

There Are No Limits

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 "I am not limited. I am not disabled. I can do anything anyone else can do," says Steve Fischel as he prepares to go wakeboarding. That kind of attitude coming from anyone would be refreshing but in this case, its coming from a 57 year old man who just lost his leg to amputation last October due to an aggressive infection. After his procedure he was contacted by the Hanger Clinic in Colorado who specializes in prosthetics. This amazing group takes people with their devices out on Standley Lake in Westminster to show them that they can enjoy watersports with just a bit of training and practice. Learning to stand on a wakeboard Doctors first advised Steve to schedule the surgery a year before he finally conceded. With hindsight being 20/20 he admits he wished he hadn't waited so long because now there is no pain, he feels much better, and he really doesn't see a deficiency in what he is able to do. When asked by USA Today what advice he has for others in his situation...