{"id":13641,"date":"2024-10-21T11:04:20","date_gmt":"2024-10-21T18:04:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/?p=13641"},"modified":"2025-01-17T12:37:36","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T20:37:36","slug":"irmastory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/es\/news\/irmastory\/","title":{"rendered":"Irma&#8217;s Momentum Story"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" id=\"video\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"mc-toc-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #08446c;\">\"I am so very grateful to be independent again!\"<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>We're so excited for our <a title=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/asf\/\" href=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/es\/asf\/\">Adaptive Sports Festival<\/a> on November 2nd in Pasadena.\u00a0It's going to be awesome - and we hope you join us!<\/p>\n<p>You will have so much FUN and <strong>meet many amazing friends in our Triumph Family - like Irma<\/strong>. She has an incredible story we want to highlight for you.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-13697\" src=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Irma-2-e1729083915841-234x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"384\" height=\"492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Irma-2-e1729083915841-234x300.jpg 234w, https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Irma-2-e1729083915841-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Irma-2-e1729083915841.jpg 579w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" \/><strong>Irma's Journey<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Irma's has a rare neurological disorder that limits her ability to accomplish everyday activities.<\/p>\n<p>But like so many of you, she works hard to live beyond the constraints of her condition.<\/p>\n<p>She's an active member of <a title=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/outreach\/support-groups\/\" href=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/es\/outreach\/support-groups\/\">Triumph Foundation\u2019s St. Jude Support Group<\/a>, where she shares her experiences, and gets encouragement from her peers - <strong>and helps mentor and inspire others with her resilience<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Through her connection with the group, Irma attended our <a title=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/asf\" href=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/es\/asf\/\">Adaptive Sports Festival<\/a> discovering one of her favorite activities, handcycling, so she can stay physically fit, have fun with friends, and enjoy\u00a0the wonders of the great outdoors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Enhanced Mobility<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recently, Irma acquired a van to enhance her mobility, but <strong>the new van didn't have specialized hand controls<\/strong>\u00a0designed for people with her condition to drive.<\/p>\n<p>So Irma applied for <a title=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/outreach\/grants-and-equipment\/\" href=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/es\/outreach\/grants-and-equipment\/\">Triumph's Keep Moving Forward Grant<\/a>. <strong>We were thrilled to award a grant to her<\/strong>, installing the necessary device to drive her van.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-13698\" src=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_3410-2-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"271\" height=\"361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_3410-2-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_3410-2-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_3410-2-9x12.jpeg 9w, https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_3410-2.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 271px) 100vw, 271px\" \/>A Grateful Heart<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\"A heartfelt thanks to Triumph for the generous grant for my hand controls,\" said Irma.\u00a0\"I am so very grateful to be independent again! Thank you!!!\"<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/es\/news\/irmastory\/#video\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/news\/irmastory\/#video\">Watch her video testimony<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Your Impact<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Irma's new freedom was made possible <strong>through the generosity of donors like you!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thank you for being a part of Irma's journey - when you attend our <a href=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/es\/asf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"http:\/\/www.triumph-foundation.org\/asf\">Adaptive Sports Festival<\/a> you'll get to meet her and hundreds of others who you've helped. Together, we are making a difference.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_btn3-container vc_btn3-center vc_do_btn\" ><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-lg vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-modern vc_btn3-block vc_btn3-color-orange\" href=\"http:\/\/https\" title=\"MAKE A GIFT\" target=\"_blank\">MAKE A GIFT<\/a><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_video_widget wpb_content_element vc_clearfix   vc_video-aspect-ratio-169 vc_video-el-width-100 vc_video-align-left\" id=\"video\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_video_wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Irma&#039;s Journey #spinalcordinjury #triumph #paralysis #paraplegic #disability #wheelchair\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YUtyDJvsHPc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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Triumph Foundation\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/es\/ASF\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/ASF\/\">6th Annual Adaptive Sports Festival <\/a>is coming to Brookside Park in Pasadena on <strong>Saturday, November 2nd!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This <strong>FREE<\/strong> event invites you and your family to discover the world of adaptive sports, with plenty of exciting activities including wheelchair football, rugby, archery, handcycling, and more!<\/p>\n<p><strong>No experience? No problem! <\/strong>We\u2019ve got\u00a030+ sports wheelchairs, equipment, and expert coaches to guide you through every game. It\u2019s all about pushing the limits of what\u2019s possible\u2014and having a blast while doing it!<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss this all-inclusive festival where <strong>everyone<\/strong> can participate and enjoy the fun. <a title=\"https:\/\/triumphasf2024.eventbrite.com\/\" href=\"https:\/\/triumphasf2024.eventbrite.com\/\">Register today<\/a> and join us for an unforgettable day!<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_btn3-container vc_btn3-center vc_do_btn\" ><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-lg vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-modern vc_btn3-block vc_btn3-color-orange\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/adaptive-sports-festival-2024-registration-942813499557?aff=oddtdtcreator\" title=\"REGISTER NOW\" target=\"_blank\">REGISTER NOW<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"112\" src=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8abced5a-b9d6-87ad-b908-3a2cdce2ce1e.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-large\" alt=\"\" title=\"8abced5a-b9d6-87ad-b908-3a2cdce2ce1e\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8abced5a-b9d6-87ad-b908-3a2cdce2ce1e.png 800w, https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8abced5a-b9d6-87ad-b908-3a2cdce2ce1e-300x42.png 300w, https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8abced5a-b9d6-87ad-b908-3a2cdce2ce1e-18x3.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"null\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\"<\/em>The resilience within the Triumph Family doesn't waver. Our momentum propels us forward to accomplish more and more, inspiring others towards recovery and restoration.\"<br \/>\n<em>- Andrew Skinner<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\">If you or someone you know needs help, <a href=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/es\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">please contact us.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\"I am so very grateful to be independent again!\" We're so excited for our Adaptive Sports Festival on November 2nd in Pasadena.\u00a0It's going to be awesome - and we hope you join us! 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