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- One of those exceptional people is Laura Lawless, whose photo appears here. Laura was diagnosed with clinical depression at an early age, but was determined to overcome her obstacles through support and therapy. Laura was crowned Ms. Arizona of 2002, and her platform was on Mental Health Awareness. Ms. Lawless is now on her way to becoming an attorney at a major law school. Congratulations Laura!
- Jim Eisenreich was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome (a neurological impairment) at a young age. Jim was a very successful major league baseball player and is now the director of his own Tourette Syndrome foundation. He travels troughout the country supporting youth with Tourette Syndrome. Congratulations Jim!
- Former Denver Nuggets player, Chris Jackson, also has Tourette Syndrome. Chris stated that "God gives you an infirmity, but he also gives you a strength...for every weakness you have, you have strength...whether you are a basketball player or an artist, it's up to you to find that strength and deal with it to overcome your weaknesses." Thank you for your inspiration Chris!
- Heather Urick was
crowned Ms. Wheelchair Arizona on March 19, 2005. She is very
articulate when it comes to speaking about diability awareness. Ms.
Urick stated, "To have a disability, is to have the strength to
overcome life's everyday challenges. Disablities need to be celebrated,
not ignored." Congratulations Heather!