Taking strength from adversity

From the Legion Magazine.

Blooming dandelions: Taking strength from adversity

Blooming dandelions:
Taking strength from adversity

Story by Stephen J. Thorne

Researcher Sarah Dentry-Travis made an interesting discovery while on two polar treks alongside some of Canada’s wounded warriors: great adversity can bring out the best in the most unexpected people. She joined a North Pole expedition launched by the True Patriot Love Foundation. Billed as the largest manpowered trek of its kind ever mounted, 12 veterans, 35 civilians and six guides skied more than 100 kilometres to the magnetic pole.

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