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If you had a near-death experience how would you live the rest of your life? Araya Dixon recounts how her brush with death inspired her to pursue a life of excellence that has put her in line to be a potential Olympian.
When she was middle school, Araya survived a near-fatal car accident. She was told that she would be mentally and physically impaired, yet overcame her obstacles to become an outstanding student athlete. Araya's current goal is to be an Olympian, a spokesperson for the Paralympics and to start a nonprofit organization for disabled children.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx