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November 2017

Bianca Henriquez

In 2008, Bianca Henriquez began noticing she was unable to keep up with her busy lifestyle. At nineteen, she was accustomed to going full throttle—exercising, attending school and socializing at…

  • Brian Anderson
  • Brian Anderson
  • Brian Anderson

Brian Anderson

Dedicated to helping fellow warriors through Veterans Alternative Although he grew up on military bases, Brian Anderson never imagined joining the military. But after 9/11, he felt called to serve…

  • Julian Phillips
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  • Julian Phillips

Julian Phillips

Julian Phillips has battled chronic pain for over 30 years. In his early 20s, Julian was athletic and active. He enjoyed weekly water polo games with friends in his hometown…

Michaela O’Connor

On June 11, 2006, Michaela O’Connor experienced an extreme, sudden pain along the right side of her face. Being only 19 years old and just about to complete her first…

  • Casey Cashman
  • Casey Cashman
  • Casey Cashman

Casey Cashman

Casey Cashman is a lively, optimistic 33-year-old whose charismatic personality belies the struggles she faces with three chronic pain disorders. Surgery gone wrong: reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) Casey’s pain journey began…