One of our favorite quotes from a National Senior Games competitor came from 71-year-old Vivian Stancil. Vivian was a blind, morbidly obese woman with an intense fear of the water when she began taking swimming lesson at age 50. Today, she’s a proud , healthy, city official who runs two non-profits, is a motivational speaker and competes in swimming.
Vivian Stancil: Do Not Fear What is in Your Heart.
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