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Ready to Be Inspired? We Have the Stories for You
These Connecticut men and women made a significant difference in other people's lives.

Originally Posted by Susan Schoenberger.
Our Journeys series will soon come to an end, so we thought we'd share the best of our inspiring stories again.
Do you have an inspiring journey to share? Tell us in the comments.
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Our Journeys series will soon come to an end, so we thought we'd share the best of our inspiring stories again.
- There's the story of a Granby family that lost their 2-year-old son and is advocating for a new law that adds a test to required newborn screenings.
- This Connecticut cyclist's near-death experience inspired her to help others.
- A journalist turned pastor is helping people in Haiti.
- This West Hartford mom fiercely fights cancer to have more time with her kids.
- A Farmington Valley couple advocates for same-sex marriage rights on the federal level.This congenital amputee works at ESPN and continues to play sports.
- This mom crusades for safe driving in memory of her son.
- And this wife who had to lose 20 pounds before she could donate a kidney to her husband.
Do you have an inspiring journey to share? Tell us in the comments.
Make sure to like Meriden Patch on Facebook or follow on Twitter for breaking news, daily updates and more!
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