Welcome to the twentieth edition of the David Begnaud newsletter! This week, we're honoring the helpers — those who practice it and those who preach it.
Mister Rogers used to say that in times of tragedy, his mother always told him to “look for the helpers.” And boy, did they show up during last week's brutal cold snap.
What you're about to read proves that even a deep freeze can't stop the warmth of human kindness: the Texas store clerk who ran into the cold to save a life, the community that rallied to keep a stranger off the icy streets, and the police officers who wouldn't give up until they found two abandoned dogs in the snow.
Also, keep reading till the end for a special Mister Rogers surprise from Lady Gaga!
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Giving Hope A Leg Up
Meet Joe Ryan from Columbus, Ohio.
He’s a 58-year-old man with progressive primary multiple sclerosis who transformed a debilitating condition into a way to help others.
The Heart
On December 8, 2016, Joe’s world came crashing down when he received his MS diagnosis — an incurable disease that makes you more and more disabled over time.
For a 5K runner and active golfer, Joe suddenly felt like he would be counting the days until he could no longer enjoy those activities anymore. It was heartbreaking. But Joe decided he was going to fight back, starting therapy sessions at Ohio Health Neurological Rehab, and eventually undergoing knee replacement surgery.
