Davide Morana lost both arms and both legs at 24. Four years later, he ran 100 metres in 12.13 seconds.
In January 2018, the Italian developed what initially felt like flu. He later described violent vomiting, severe headaches and red marks spreading across his body.
He had meningococcal meningitis. Doctors placed him in an induced coma.
After waking, he recalls being told that 93% of people in his condition usually didn’t survive.
His limbs couldn’t be saved.
Months of rehabilitation followed as he relearned everyday tasks and adjusted to four prostheses.
He eventually became a competitive sprinter, recording that 12.13-second time at Italy’s national para-athletics championships in 2022.
In 2023, he helped create the Meningitis Flag to raise awareness of the disease.
Bill Cosby’s only son was k*lled in an attempted robbery while changing a flat tire on the 405 freeway. The man responsible just appealed to have life sentence reduced but the judge refused.
if I recall correctly, this film was made in part to counter tim burtons racist statement of black people not fitting his "aesthetic" which is such a baller move honestly. this movie looks beautiful and kat herself oozes charm
Remembering Jennifer Hudson’s mother (Darnell), brother (Jason) and nephew (Julian), who were murdered 18 years ago today by her sister’s estranged husband.
Clearing his name after he’s no longer here to see it.
Rest in peace, Professor Jason Arday. You deserved your flowers while you were still, here. #writing#WritingCommmunity