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Vermont Community Foundation President Stuart Comstock-Gay shares his thoughts on giving & community.

Tragedy & Generosity: Reflections on Kevin Pearce’s Story

Posted by: Stuart Comstock-Gay on 7/25/2013 | 0 Comments
Most Vermonters have some familiarity with Kevin Pearce’s story. In December 2009 he was one of the top competitive snowboarders in the world, on the cusp of expected Olympic greatness, when he struck his head on the way down a half-pipe during a training run and suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). The accident almost ended his life and did end his competitive career...
 


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