Recently we have lost an alumni of our high school due to some unnatural causes at too young of an age. We now aim to let others know they are never alone. No matter how alone you feel, look around and I am sure you can find a helping hand. We are all gathering next Thursday to release balloons in honor of his birthday. It is inspiring how 100's of people will come together in a community to share memories about a beloved descesed friend,family, or accquiantence.

This story will inspire many athletes who feel as if they cannot get enough energy to go to practice that day. It is for the students who complain about attending everyday practice or of having too many matches,games, or meets. Always remember that you can achieve anything no matter what condition you are in. Always strive to do better! 

Amelia Dickerson isn't afraid of what she can't see. She triumphs in it.

Last Saturday, Dickerson completed Denver's Colfax marathon, turning in a respectable time just a hair over three and a half hours, according to CBS Denver.

In August, she ran a record-breaking 5k. And in November 2013, she completed the New York City Marathon.

Those are respectable accomplishments in their own right -- significantly more so after you realize Dickerson has been blind since age 14, when a car accident robbed her of her sight. "I'm pretty tenacious," a relentlessly optimistic Dickerson said in an interview before the NYC Marathon. "It doesn't feel good to give up."

Dickerson runs in collaboration with Lending Sight and Achilles InternationalColorado -- two groups that support impaired athletes in their pursuits.

Of course, Dickerson is far from the only visually impaired runner out there inspiring others. Earlier this month, MLive featured an article on 15-year-old Michigan runner Austin Keeler, a blind middle schooler who's determined compete just like everyone else.

What gives Keeler the courage to sprint down the track?

"I just get brave and do it," he says, "and I never quit."

Credit to: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/21/blind-runners-marathon-_n_5365613.html

This new blog is aimed for teenagers who go through the stressful struggles in high school or college. The creators, Ben and Tori, will post inspiring stories about things you may all relate to so you can get through these times and not dwell on the bad. It will enlighten you with motivating stories or advice for the situations you are all going through. You are not alone! If you have a problem or inspiring story that you believe will benefit others please feel free to post on here. We will do our best to provide support and help to everyone, because like you we are going through these rough times.

Thank you,
       Tori and Ben.