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Feel Good Friday: 8 Inspirational People's Stories
Connecticut residents share their amazing tales of indomitable spirit.

By Stacie Chan
For two months now, Patch and Grape-Nuts have teamed up to present stories about your Connecticut neighbors, neighbors who have faced challenges that would seem insurmountable to many of us.
But not to the people we've featured in this series, Journeys.
Not surprisingly, the stories have generated dozens of comments on Patch and on Facebook: "Great story..." "Thanks for sharing..." "So wonderfully inspiring..."
And, so, here they are again. Great stories shared to inspire. Take a look at what these people have faced. Then click on the story to see their responses. You'll be sure to get that warm fuzzy inspirational feeling as you head into your weekend.
For two months now, Patch and Grape-Nuts have teamed up to present stories about your Connecticut neighbors, neighbors who have faced challenges that would seem insurmountable to many of us.
But not to the people we've featured in this series, Journeys.
Not surprisingly, the stories have generated dozens of comments on Patch and on Facebook: "Great story..." "Thanks for sharing..." "So wonderfully inspiring..."
And, so, here they are again. Great stories shared to inspire. Take a look at what these people have faced. Then click on the story to see their responses. You'll be sure to get that warm fuzzy inspirational feeling as you head into your weekend.
- Middletown Woman Donates Kidney to Husband With No…
- Mom Channels Grief Into Crusade for Safe Driving
- Connecticut Congenital Amputee Competes Despite Disability
- Couple Fights Discrimination Against Same-Sex Marriage
- Former Journalist Turned Pastor Puts Words Into Action
- Connecticut Mom Fights Cancer with Indomitable Spirit
- Cyclist’s Near-Death Experience Inspires Her to Help Others
- After Toddler’s Death, Connecticut Family Channels Grief…
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