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Armando Lara faces off with his son Andrés. He became his kung fu coach and mentor about four years ago, shortly after receiving his stomach dysplasia diagnosis

Man copes with terminal illness and COVID with help from kung fu

It is critical I keep my stress levels low to keep my condition from worsening. Kung fu, a largely spiritual practice, has been a key part of my recovery, as it promotes peace of mind and discipline.
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Pastor Echeverría and five other blind people work at Colchonería Santa Lucía making mattresses by hand. The procedure they use is a traditional and non-industrial method due to their visual disability10

Blind men find vocation making mattresses in El Salvador

I used to beg for work, but my new skills give me courage and satisfaction with my life. I enjoy what I do—my hands are my instrument.
Viruses
Khrystal Epps' son in his hospital bed. He developed worrying symptoms six weeks after recovering from COVID-19

South Carolina mother recounts son’s post-COVID MIS-C diagnosis

We didn’t walk far when he stopped, sat down on the ground, and complained about his stomach again. I went from skeptical to worried in a second; he had never stopped me like this before.
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Juan Zemborian and his son Santiago celebrate World Autism Awareness Day at the community bike ride organized by Empujando Límites10

Father and son with autism find connection and freedom on top of a tandem bike

I wanted to spread the word about what we had found on our tandem bicycle. I wanted to share our newfound connection, my son's confidence, this inclusive sport that welcomed all, regardless of disability. Thus, Empujando Límites (Pushing Limits) was born.
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Valeria Salech, president of Mamá Cultiva, promotes Argentina's Law 23.350 in May 2019

Mamá Cultiva promotes benefits of medicinal cannabis in Argentina

Before Emiliano was born, I used cannabis recreationally. No more, no less. Who would have thought that it would change my son's life and, therefore, mine?
Viruses
Doctors and nurses in a Salvadoran hospital

Doctor reflects on fear and panic of pandemic’s initial days in El Salvador hospital

With many of the initial COVID-19 cases, patients did not receive humane treatment because panic and dread took over. One can judge and say the medical teams involved are bad, neglectful people; however, fear blinded them.
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Susana Bustamante with her daughter, Melina

Mother recounts daughter’s fight to die with dignity in Argentina

Although the goal was to pass the law, what Melina really requested and what this law honors is the humanization of medicine. That was all that my daughter thought while she was dying and going through those painful treatments. Melina inspires me still. Every March 1, I am the one who says, "Many people, thanks to you, today can choose how to leave this world."
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Now the mother of three daughters of her own, Sadia vows to protect as many girls as she can from the pain and trauma of FGM

Once a victim herself, Kenyan Parliament hopeful fights to eradicate female genital mutilation

I silently prayed, waiting in fear for whatever was about to happen. A few minutes later, I felt a sharp pain in my genital area as my flesh was cut off. They gave me no painkillers or anesthesia as they cut; the pain overwhelmed me, and I lost all my strength.
Arts & Culture
Gabriel with his son Pablo, doing what they love best: creating music together

Music bridges gap between father and autistic son in Argentina

I started putting music to the words that Pablo typed out. The result was beautiful songs. Comfort and relief flooded my heart, now that I knew we had a way of understanding each other. Every moment we were together, the music never ceased.
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Jeff's father Harry Frazier died of occupational cancer at 58 after serving as a firefighter in Long Beach, California for two decades

Father’s death leads son to advocate for firefighter cancer awareness

When my dad died, the burden of proof was on the individual; it didn’t matter that four firefighters all died off the same thing at the same time. My mom was raising four kids and didn’t have the means or ability to fight the city. “He got cancer,” I always thought, “just like the city said.”
Conflict
The Ali Abad Orthopedic Centre in Kabul has helped thousands of Afghans obtain the prosthetics they need to live fuller, more productive lives

Fixing limbs for decades amidst Afghan conflict and chaos

To leave when Afghanistan needs more help than ever would have been a real betrayal. If I had also left, who would stay?
Health
Clarita performing a comedy show

Stand-up comedy is catharsis for Mexican woman with rare disease

I’ve faced discrimination from a very young age due to how I look, and I know it will continue. But the more hours I spent on stage, the better I felt. Comedy helps me heal.
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