“The Miracle Man”
Learn how Darryl Perry recovered from a near death experience and set his attention on inspiring anyone facing a challenge.
All survivor Stories
Wendy’s New Cancer Battle: In Her Own Words
Twelve years ago, Growing Bolder’s Wendy Chioji fought a very public battle against breast cancer. She’s just been diagnosed with a second, unrelated cancer. In an exclusive interview, Wendy candidly discusses the battle ahead of her.
Anne Abernathy
She made international headlines around the world after making her first Olympics at 34, then appearing in the next five Games. Now Grandma Luge, a cancer survivor, has a new goal — qualifying for the 2016 SUMMER games at 63 in a new sport, archery.
Dying to Get on Letterman
In 2005, comedian Steve Mazan was diagnosed with inoperable liver cancer and given five years to live. Like many comedians, he had one dream — to be a guest on the Late Show with David Letterman. Find out if he’s achieved his goal.
Tami Boehmer
After discovering that her breast cancer had metastasized, Tami Boehmer turned to the Internet to discover people like her — the people who statistics are not kind to. What she found changed her life forever.
Dr. Alicia Salzer
In times of stress, do you allow yourself to spiral out of control mentally and physically? Trauma psychologist Alicia Salzer studied the healthy habits of people like Nelson Mandela and has tips to help you overcome life’s challenges.
Connie Francis Tells All About Her Extraordinary Life
Singer Connie Francis has lived a life full of terrible lows and exhilarating highs. She shares what lessons she’s learned, dishes on her legendary career and explains why she’s such a passionate advocate for those suffering from mental illness.
Linda Hill
Cancer isn’t funny, but there can be fun in the fight. Four-time cancer survivor Linda Hill and her line of t-shirts prove laughter is indeed the best medicine.
Kyle Garlett
Just as his life was about to begin, Kyle Garlett was diagnosed with lymphoma and he wondered if he’d even have a future. He survived his cancer and a heart transplant, and these days he’s an Ironman triathlete!
Mark Matousek
Do survivors of life’s greatest tragedies possess a secret knowledge? Why do some people blossom through adversity and others fall apart? Author Mark Matousek uncovers the Art of Living.
The Real Mother Hubbard
Peggy Smith is strong, sensitive and a survivor. You’d have to be all three, when you are on the job 24 hours a day and when the job is also home.
Day That Still Lives in Infamy
More than 70 years after the attack, the wounds of Pearl Harbor are still fresh for many survivors. Jack Colby was there that day and says even though he doesn’t like to look back, he thinks every American needs to remember those who died.