I am pleased to announce a $1000 grant to Adam Gorlitsky‘s non-profit organization @i_got_legs who I met Sunday at the @lamarathon. Although doctors told Adam he would never walk again following a catastrophic spinal cord injury 13 years ago, he’s the epitome of determination and perseverance. As a doctor, we want nothing more than for our patients to have every opportunity to approach challenges with a solid plan in mind, but, as a fellow nonprofit founder that is focused around today's youth, I want others to see this incredible man. Someone who, against incredible odds, has been a tremendous role model and one that we'd like for our students at LEAP Foundation DC to look up to. We want them to see that when they commit themselves to their goals and personal accomplishments, amazing things happen. I hope this funding will allow Adam to meet his mission and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors. #adamgorlitsky #IGOTLEGS #running #lamarathon #lamarathon2019 #determination #perserverance #inspiring #leading #overcoming #spinalcordinjuries #spinalcordinjuryrecovery #spinalcordinjuryawareness #reenabling #mobilizing #breakingbarriers (at Los Angeles Marathon) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvfgDuNhJV_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gxtuqo73d5u