{"id":14108,"date":"2024-12-02T00:00:24","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T08:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/?p=14108"},"modified":"2024-12-03T10:18:45","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T18:18:45","slug":"waley-kmf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/es\/news\/waley-kmf\/","title":{"rendered":"This Giving Tuesday: Support Stories Like Waley\u2019s Journey to Independence"},"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\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Meet Waley: A Story of Triumph and Independence<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waley\u2019s journey began at just five years old when he was diagnosed with scoliosis, a condition that significantly impacted his life. By the time he turned 16, the curvature of his spine worsened, severely limiting his mobility. To regain movement, Waley underwent a high-risk surgery, but complications from the procedure left him paralyzed, transforming his life in unexpected ways.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Finding Hope and Strength<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Initially, Waley struggled with depression and a loss of motivation, but with the support of family, friends, and the Triumph SCI support groups, he found the strength to push forward. Today, Waley is a Computer Information Systems major at California State University, Los Angeles, focused on building a future for himself.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Gaining Independence with Triumph<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determined to gain more independence, Waley applied for the Keep Moving Forward Grant to install hand controls in his vehicle. Living on a limited budget, this grant allowed him to drive, freeing him from public transportation and easing the burden on his family. Since receiving the grant, Waley has experienced renewed confidence, independence, and the ability to commute to school.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waley expresses deep gratitude to Triumph Foundation, whose support has empowered him to reclaim his life and work toward his IT career.<\/p>\n<p>This Giving Tuesday, you can make stories like Waley\u2019s possible. Your donation empowers individuals with mobility challenges to overcome obstacles, gain independence, and thrive.<\/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-warning\" href=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/es\/donate\/\" title=\"MAKE A GIFT\" target=\"_blank\">MAKE A GIFT<\/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\">\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=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Waley-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-large\" alt=\"\" title=\"Waley\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Waley-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Waley-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Waley-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Waley.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/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\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/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\">\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<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":"Meet Waley: A Story of Triumph and Independence Waley\u2019s journey began at just five years old when he was diagnosed with scoliosis, a condition that significantly impacted his life. By the time he turned 16, the curvature of his spine worsened, severely limiting his mobility. 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