http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=713025n

I have posted the above link in order to share with you a video that means so much to me. It is a special interview with Cody Unser, daughter of racing star Al Unser, Jr., and founder of the Cody Unser First Step Foundation.

She is my age, and I had the honor of meeting her several years ago when we were both just starting high school, at the Cody's Great Scuba Adventure event in Grand Cayman.

At age 12, she became suddenly paralyzed from the chest down from a rare condition called transverse myelitis. Although we are very different girls, I have come to realize we share many similar passions, including that of the hope for stem cell research, easier accessibility for the physically challenged, and making a difference in the world.

I sincerely hope that, after having recently reconnected with her, we can continue in contact, because some days it takes all my strength within me to pull myself together and remind myself that I am never alone in this fight. God Bless, & please watch the video when you get the chance.

Love,
;-) Laura
xoxo