Mark Pollock

Running in the Dark for All Who Dream to Walk

By now everyone’s heard of Mark Pollock. He is blind and paralyzed but is optimistic about finding a cure for paralysis. Pollock is Chairman of Collaborative Cures, which works to “bring people together to cure paralysis in our lifetime.” The charity gathers scientists, investors, and philanthropists to collaborate on innovative research and make treatments accessible […]

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“Turning Everyday Struggles into Everyday Greatness”

Now here’s an accomplishment: it’s the story of a blind “adventurer” named Erik Weihenmayer, who has done amazing things including reaching the top of Mount Everest and the world’s other highest mountains. When you log on to Erik’s website, you read the following, which practically says it all: “Turning Adversity To Advantage “Erik Weihenmayer (born September 23, […]

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