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Like Cinderella says, "A dream is a wish your heart makes" and when Gabriella Murillo, a resident of West Haven, CT, landed her dream internship at Disney... it was a wish come true!
Unfortunately during her stay here in Orlando, Gabby was hit by a drunk driver and her whole world changed forever. Hear Gabby's full story and how NextStep Orlando is helping her to take her life back!
Thank you Fox 35 Orlando for covering this heart-wrenching story.
The Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce has announced that Janne Kouri is this year’s winner of The Bob Meistrell Local Legend Award.
Kouri is Founder & President of NextStep. He is also a disability activist and an entrepreneur. This award was created in memory of Body Glove Co-Founder Bob Meistrell. The award recognizes an individual for a lifetime of work to improve the community of Manhattan Beach through their professional, volunteer, or civic roles.
Janne Kouri became paralyzed 12 years ago and is now riding his wheelchair across the USA!
During his cross-country road trip, Janne Kouri of NextStep Fitness made a stop in OKC to inspire others with paralysis.
Erin Myers reports live from Manhattan Beach as Janni Kouri and the team behind local nonprofit NextStep Fitness kick off their 9-week cross country "LA to DC Ride for Paralysis" to raise awareness and funds for those living with paralysis. Details available at RideforParalysis.org.
"NextSteps for SCI" is a basic guide for newly injured folks and their families. It is by no means a comprehensive step-by-step guide, but it gives you the basics to help you through this challenging time. It will help you through your days in acute care, in rehab, and then transitioning home.
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Thank you to all of our generous supporters for making 2018 a truly special year at NextStep. We are forever grateful!
