that it didn't matter that he said no. I was thrilled I took the risk and I was so proud of myself.

It was the feeling I still get every time I take a risk. Like the time I jumped off a cliff into the ocean in Kaui. The exileration is intoxicating.

I found out soon after he was a skier. Several of his frat brothers were heading to a local ski hill and invited my friend Ginny and I along. Since it was their first night skiing for the season, they dumped us on the bunny hill with no instruction.. I spent the whole night getting up and falling down, but I was hooked.

I got a few lessons and got to ski well enough to ski many nights andand feet leading to foot drop, poor balance and gait problems Atrophy in the hands causes difficulty with manual dexterity.

Structural foot deformities such as high arches and hammer toes are common.

Poor tolerance for cool or cold temperatures and many people have chronically cold hands and feet.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

"Running a marathon gave me the inner strength that changed my life....just finishing can have a profound effect on your confidence and self esteem."- Henley Gibble

This week was full of accomplishments for Team CMT members. Virginia Team CMT member Ruth Cook finished her first marathon at the Shamrock Marathon in Virginia Beach this weekend. I still remember how great I felt when I finished my first marathon. Finishing a marathon is a struggle and after crossing the finish line I