{"id":15970,"date":"2025-07-08T00:00:31","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T07:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/?p=15970"},"modified":"2025-07-09T11:27:49","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T18:27:49","slug":"meetclarice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/es\/news\/meetclarice\/","title":{"rendered":"Here&#8217;s what momentum looks like &#8211; Clarice&#8217;s Encouragement"},"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<h3 class=\"null\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\"I got to build my confidence through Triumph's sports and community!\"<\/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 class=\"null\">I want you to meet Clarice\u2014a member of the Triumph family whose infectious enthusiasm and encouragement <strong>defines momentum for everyone she meets<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In this <a href=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/es\/news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">brand new video<\/a>, Clarice shares what it was like to take that first step into the unknown: showing up to a Triumph sporting event not knowing what to expect\u2026 and leaving with new friends, fresh confidence, and a renewed sense of belonging.<\/p>\n<p>From our very first fist bump, we felt an instant connection\u2014one rooted in shared experiences, mutual understanding, and a deep sense of community. We get you. We know the challenges, the pain, and the victories\u2014and we\u2019re here to lift each other up through whatever life throws our way.<\/p>\n<p>Not long after joining the Triumph Family, Clarice received a <em>Keep Moving Forward Grant<\/em> to install hand controls in her car. Now, she\u2019s driving herself to even more Triumph events\u2014<strong>empowered, independent, and unstoppable.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Her story is proof that <a href=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/es\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Triumph events<\/a> are more than just exercise and games\u2014they\u2019re <strong>gateways to community, support, and fun<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you're thinking of joining us for the first time or coming back for more, we hope you\u2019ll be inspired to register for the next event (<a href=\"https:\/\/givebutter.com\/c\/triumph2025Gala\">like attending our Gala<\/a>) to connect, and <em data-end=\"930\" data-start=\"921\">triumph <\/em>alongside people\u00a0like Clarice who get it.<\/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\">\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-center\" 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=\"Here&#039;s what momentum looks like - Clarice&#039;s Encouragement\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XQCYb4OOpPQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\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><\/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 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https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4102-e1751986971995-261x300.jpg 261w, https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4102-e1751986971995-889x1024.jpg 889w, https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_4102-e1751986971995-10x12.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/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_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"208\">Create More Life-Changing Transformations like Clarice's<\/strong><br data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"211\" \/><strong data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"279\">Join Us at the Triumph Foundation Gala \u2013 Get Your Tickets Today! <\/strong><\/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_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=\"1594\" height=\"699\" src=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-28-at-3.21.42\u202fPM.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"Screenshot 2025-05-28 at 3.21.42\u202fPM\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-28-at-3.21.42\u202fPM.png 1594w, https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-28-at-3.21.42\u202fPM-300x132.png 300w, https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-28-at-3.21.42\u202fPM-1024x449.png 1024w, https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-28-at-3.21.42\u202fPM-18x8.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1594px) 100vw, 1594px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\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 data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"117\"><strong data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"117\">Get Tickets Now for Triumph Foundation Gala 2025!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"117\">YOU ARE INVITED to the <a title=\"https:\/\/givebutter.com\/c\/triumph2025Gala\" href=\"https:\/\/givebutter.com\/c\/triumph2025Gala\">Triumph Foundation 2025 Gala<\/a>, taking place on Thursday, August 7th at the renowned Peterson Museum in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s theme, <strong data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"332\">Rebuilding Lives, Redefining Strength<\/strong>, reflects our commitment to supporting individuals through the most challenging times of their lives, following spinal cord injuries.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss out on this unforgettable evening featuring craft cocktails, gourmet appetizers, live entertainment, and moments that will inspire. Join us as we celebrate <strong>resilience, connection, and transformation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The evening will also feature our popular silent auction and an all-new live auction experience\u2014so don\u2019t forget to bring your competitive spirit!<\/p>\n<p>Every ticket purchased and every dollar raised directly supports Triumph Foundation\u2019s year-round programs, helping individuals rebuild their lives with <strong>hope and strength<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1070\"><a title=\"https:\/\/givebutter.com\/c\/triumph2025Gala\" href=\"https:\/\/givebutter.com\/c\/triumph2025Gala\">Reserve your seats now<\/a> and be part of this amazing celebration.<\/strong><\/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-danger\" href=\"https:\/\/givebutter.com\/c\/triumph2025Gala\" title=\"BUY TICKETS OR MAKE A GIFT\" target=\"_blank\">BUY TICKETS OR 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=\"794\" height=\"1123\" src=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"14\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14.jpg 794w, https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px\" \/><\/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;\">\"The momentum we\u2019ve built serving the paralysis community doesn\u2019t stop. It can\u2019t. It pushes us to achieve new things each and every day, and motivate others to embark on their own journey of recovery and restoration.\"<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"null\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><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 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;\">Need more inspiration?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Relive the highlights of Triumph's Wheelchair Sports Festival <a href=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/es\/news\/wsfrecap2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/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\">\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;\">Will you help Triumph keep moving forward?<\/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-color-warning\" href=\"https:\/\/triumph-foundation.org\/es\/donate\/\" title=\"Donate Now\" target=\"_blank\">MAKE A GIFT<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\"I got to build my confidence through Triumph's sports and community!\" I want you to meet Clarice\u2014a member of the Triumph family whose infectious enthusiasm and encouragement defines momentum for everyone she meets. 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