Friday, the Snellville woman who nearly lost her life battling a rare flesh-eating bacteria shared her story with students at a DeKalb County elementary school.
All New 106.7's Trey Thomas was there as Aimee Copeland entered the auditorium at Laurel Ridge Elementary. She was the guest speaker at a special pep rally for the students who are part of the Flying Eagle Running Club.
The students are getting ready for Romp through the Woods 5k race in April. Copeland was asked to speak to the first through fifth graders at the school to help motivate them.
Copeland told the students of her battle with a rare flesh-eating bacteria she contracted after a zip line accident last year and urged them to never give up on their dreams no matter how challenging.
She told the students she still loves swimming as well as kayaking and hiking.
Laurel Ridge Elementary is one of the most wheelchair accessible schools in the district and they have been recently paving a nature trail to give even more access to the running club.
Friday, January 25 2013 10:46 PM EST2013-01-26 03:46:04 GMT
Friday, the Snellville woman who nearly lost her life battling a rare flesh-eating bacteria shared her story with students at a DeKalb County elementary school.
Friday, the Snellville woman who nearly lost her life battling a rare flesh-eating bacteria shared her story with students at a DeKalb County elementary school.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:23 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:23:15 GMT
Robert Champion's parents said Tuesday that Florida A&M University's band shouldn't march next year, even though they've already hired a new band director.
Robert Champion's parents said Tuesday that Florida A&M University's band shouldn't march next year, even though they've already hired a new band director.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:45 AM EDT2013-05-21 13:45:59 GMT
It's college graduation time, but before many graduates celebrate, they've got to focus on what comes next.
It's college graduation time, but before many graduates celebrate, they've got to focus on what comes next. With a tight job market, many new grads are getting a dose of reality when it comes to trying to land their first job.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:56 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:56:14 GMT
Police are investigating a suspected rape at North Atlanta High School. Authorities say a male at the school raped a female student on campus during school hours.
Police are investigating a suspected rape at North Atlanta High School. Authorities say a male at the school raped a female student on campus during school hours.
