Taking Steps
Alexis and Nathan were initially confined to walkers so that they could move around. Nathan was determined to teach himself how to walk and he would practice every day. “I taught myself how to walk because I really wanted to learn,” he said. “It’s just been getting better and better.”

Taking Steps
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Making Waves
Alexis’s condition was worse, but she was still able to make progress in certain aspects. She won the “Teen Miss Dreams Made True” title in 2013. She was also able to finish in the top 15% of her class!

Making Waves