STRENGTH AND FAITH FOUNDATION

After Carlos Pardo had a bad fall playing tennis, he couldn't move from his neck down. Despite this tough time, Carlos, who loved life, cooking, and music, didn't give up. With his family and friends supporting him, he found a new way to make a difference. Carlos wanted to help families with not much money get to know people from other countries through student exchange programs. He thought this would be a great way for everyone to learn about different cultures and make new friends, making their lives richer. He also saw how important therapy was for people like him who were trying to get better at moving on their own again. So, he decided to help set up programs where people could get the therapy they needed to feel more independent. On top of all that, Carlos wanted to be part of the efforts to find a cure for paralysis. He knew firsthand how life-changing it could be and hoped to help find a solution so others might one day walk again. In short, Carlos turned his tough situation into an opportunity to help others, showing that even when things seem bad, you can still do a lot of good in the world.