Jim MacLaren and Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah have what seems like an improbable story. Jim MacLaren was an All-American athlete with a future that knew no bounds. At 22, his life was changed dramatically when he was hit by a bus and lost a leg. He overcame his physical limitations and become a top Ironman triathlete. Eight years later, Jim had another accident. Where was the meaning in all this suffering? Jim later finds this meaning in the story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah in faraway Ghana. Watch the joint story of these two remarkably courageous men and the incredible connection they share despite being continents apart.

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  • Abdul

    Thank you for tears of inspiration

  • Rahul

    It is so true. Living is beyond just your physical well being. Its all in your heart and mind. Ever so inspiring story that brought tears to my eyes. Between, the donate button does not seem to be working. How do I donate?

  • karthik

    oooh! this is so inpsiring and touching. What a stand for life!

  • Ali

    Thank you! God bless you!

  • Abdul

    Thank you for sharing, Thank you

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