LOMA LINDA, CA April 25, 2012- Loma Linda University PossAbilities hero, Eric Arrington, has dedicated his life to coaching and mentoring kids, as well as young adults, in his community. In honor of National Mobility Awareness Month, in May, Arrington is vying for the opportunity to continue his service to his community by entering an online contest to win a wheelchair accessible minivan.

The Rialto native hopes that his story and aspirations could win him the contest with the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA). The organization is recognizing local disabled heroes across the United States who have made significant contributions to their community. The organization will give away at least three of the vehicles to the individuals with the highest number of votes on its website, http://www.nmeda.com/mobility-awareness-month.

While celebrating the invitation to try out for the NFL 22 years ago, Arrington was shot after putting himself between his friend and a shooter. He saved his friend from injury, but six gunshots to his back left him paralyzed below the waist. After his disabling injury, not only was Arrington able to coach football for 20 years at local colleges and high schools, but he also became a volunteer at Loma Linda University Medical Center where he counsels other individuals with disabilities.

In 2009, Arrington was forced to stop coaching and volunteering because of injuries sustained from getting in and out of his vehicle. In order to get back in the game, the 49-year-old needs a wheelchair accessible vehicle, but he unfortunately cannot afford the $60,000 investment.

To watch his full story, and to vote for Eric Arrington, visit http://www.vote4eric.org. Voting is open until May 13.

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As Pat Summitt sat at the press conference at Thompson-Boling Arena on April 19 where she stepped down as Tennessee womens basketball coach, evidence of her legacy was all around. Her eight national title banners were hanging in the rafters, along with quite a few more denoting Final Four appearances and SEC Championships. Her players were sitting in matching orange and white warm-ups near the front row. The press conference was even happening on a court named after her. But maybe Summitts biggest legacy was sitting to her left: her son Tyler, who officially accepted an offer as an assistant coach for the Marquette womens basketball team the day before. Wasnt it interesting as I stepped aside as head coach, my son Tyler stepped into a game as an assistant with Marquette womens basketball? Pat said. I can tell you Im so proud of Tyler. Tyler, a graduating 21-year-old, flew to Milwaukee the weekend before last to interview for the spot, and got the offer from Golden Eagles coach Terri Mitchell that Monday before accepting the offer. I think she (Pat) was really proud of me, Tyler told The Daily Beacon. Shes always told me that I need to go away and prove myself and earn everything I get. Tyler grew up in Pats shadow. Thats just the way it works when your mom is an American sports icon. Even though he had to endure chants like, Mammas boy! from opposing fans in high school basketball games while playing at the Webb School of Knoxville, his determination to follow in her footsteps never wavered. Ive never really questioned Gods plan. I really feel like this is what Im meant to do this is my purpose in life, Tyler said. If that changes down the road, thats fine, because part of coaching basketball is also about leadership and relationships Tyler played basketball as a walk-on at UT, but not in the sense outsiders would typically expect (an undertalented player getting a bench spot because of his name). No, Tyler has had it in mind to get into the family business for a long time. Walking on for the Vols was simply a means to get a better insight into behind-the-scenes action in college basketball so that he could land a coaching gig like the one at Marquette. There was no doubt in my mind he was going to get to that level, said UT mens basketball coach Cuonzo Martin. He works extremely hard at it. He understands the game. Hes studied the game ... but hes a good guy and he puts the time into it. Anytime a guy puts the time into it like he does he has a chance to be successful. He lives in the house with one of the best thats ever coached the game, so some of it has to rub off on him. Some of it definitely rubbed off. Tyler coaches a U-17 AAU girls team, and at a recent game where most of the team was taking their ACTs, Tyler only had five players to work with. One of them showed up late, though, and per Tylers rules, she couldnt start, leaving just four players on the court at tip-off. The refs, the other coach and everybody in the stands were looking at me like I was crazy, Tyler said. But something my mom always instilled in me was that discipline comes first. You set the standards and you keep them there. Hell certainly try to keep the standards high as he heads off to coach at Marquette, keeping his mother just a phone call away. As far as Marquette goes, Im very excited to start, Tyler said. Shes got a few pointers for me and well see what happens. I dont know if I have any pointers for him, Pat responded. He studies the game all the time and Im proud of him and wish him the best. After Tyler graduates in May, hell head off to follow in his moms illustrious footsteps. Tyler, Dave Hart, UT athletic director, said, all youve got to do is post 1,099 wins and youll blow past your mother. Pat and Tyler laughed, high-fived each other and held on for a few seconds longer. Many probably entered Thompson-Boling that day expecting something like a funeral. What they got, though, was more like a graduation ceremony. At least in this moment, it was obvious that one door closed just as another one opened.

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27-04-2012 19:34 Edda is the Sunshine Health And Fitness Member Of The Month for May 2012! We at Sunshine are extremely proud of Edda's passion and drive toward a healthy lifestyle and she has experienced awesome results from it. Both a mother and grandmother, Edda has lost 16lbs and gone down 4 sizes in 5 months. Whats even more notable is the incredible improvements in overall exercise capabilities. When she first came to Sunshine, she was unable to jog for more than a few minutes, couldn't do a single proper push up, and was having problems with her back. Now she does multiple push-ups and continues to improve, can full on run up hills, and has been pain free. Edda is truly a perfect example of what hard work and commitment to yourself can do and she says it's still just the beginning!

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27-04-2012 20:11 Edda is the Sunshine Health And Fitness Member Of The Month for May 2012! We at Sunshine are extremely proud of Edda's passion and drive toward a healthy lifestyle and she has experienced awesome results from it. Both a mother and grandmother, Edda has lost 16lbs and gone down 4 sizes in 5 months. Whats even more notable is the incredible improvements in overall exercise capabilities. When she first came to Sunshine, she was unable to jog for more than a few minutes, couldn't do a single proper push up, and was having problems with her back. Now she does multiple push-ups and continues to improve, can full on run up hills, and has been pain free. Edda is truly a perfect example of what hard work and commitment to yourself can do and she says it's still just the beginning!

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The human body that God created for us has such an incredible, intricate and miraculous design. Our health and well-being is a treasure from God, over which we have control. God greatly cares how we treat our body and balanced, healthful living is truly a part of what God wants for each of us.

In the Bible, the body is compared to a temple. Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your body. (1 Corinthians 6: 19-20). Therefore, lets respect our body as our dwelling place and do one of the most important things we can do for a healthy mind, body and spirit: participate in a regular fitness program. The health benefits of exercise are endless. Exercise can help ease depression, sharpen brainpower, boost your energy, lift your mood, enhance self-image, relieve stress, and so much more.

When was the last time that you spent 30 minutes to an hour a day on your physical well-being? I know a vibrant, incredibly fit woman in her 70s. She is overflowing with optimism, enthusiasm and stamina. So one day, I asked my smiling friend how she does it all, and she replied, I have two careers.

Two careers. What do you mean? I questioned, curiously.

After a moment of silence, she told me, I have my regular office job, she explained bursting with excitement. However, my second career begins every morning at 6 a.m., when I go for my brisk, morning walk.

Then, she leaned toward me as if she were telling me a secret, and she said something that was amazing. I manage my attitude with regular physical fitness, she uttered.

Similarly, American physician and cardiologist, Paul Dudley White, once said, A vigorous five-mile walk will do more good for an unhappy but otherwise healthy adult than all the medicine and psychology in the world. If something is weighing on your mind, try going on a long walk by yourself so you will have time to think and begin to work through whatever may be bothering you. Heres a tip: Use a pedometer and measure your steps, and you are likely to walk further.

With a physicians okay, start with small, short-term goals. Engage in activities frequently that you enjoy, developing a repertoire of several different things that you really like to do.That way, exercise will never seem boring or routine. Schedule your workout in your planner, as you would an appointment, and abide by it. And, soon, you will reap great rewards.

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Rehearsals of the 100% Norfolk show, a Norfolk and Norwich Festival production taking place in Open. Photo: Steve Adams

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A chocolate bar, a crossword book and a 5ft-tall fluffy giraffe were among the personal items brought along to the first rehearsal of a performance that will celebrate Norfolks key characteristics.

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Part of the Evening News-backed Norfolk and Norwich Festival, 100pc Norfolk will see 100 men, women, and children from across the county share personal stories and insights into life in this county.

The cast is set to represent the make-up of Norfolk as closely as possible, with 51 women representing the 51pc of the population which is female, and 17 over-70s matching the 17pc of older people.

This week the cast, aged from five to 83, came together at Open in Norwich to begin rehearsals for the performance which will take place in May at the Theatre Royal.

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DES MOINES One by one, Rebekah Topham started picking them off.

The Griswold freshman stood 13th among 16 runners through 200 meters of Fridays Drake Relays 800-meter final. Topham surged into second place with 200 remaining, but couldnt make up the large deficit on West Des Moines Valley junior Lydia Saggau, who held off Topham to win the flag, 2:12.07 to 2:12.86.

Four other area girls earned medals on Friday at Drake Stadium. Sioux City East sophomore Elizabeth Bohlmann may have been the most surprising second-place finisher of the day, grabbing the runner-up spot in the long jump at 17 feet, 6 inches.

Sixths went to Corning senior Caitlyn Stroud in the 100 (13.16) and Harlan Community senior Abby Sonderman in the discus (129-6). Creston junior Brianna Maitlen placed eighth in the long jump (16-10 ).

Topham, who won the 3,000 on Thursday, was attempting to become the 30th Iowa prep to win at least two individual events in a Drake Relays. Instead, she settled for a personal-best time by nearly four seconds.

I was picking them off, one by one, and I just couldnt catch that girl in the lead, Topham said. She was really good.

Tophams time would have won in 24 of the previous 34 Drake 800s. Battling winds pushing 30 mph at times, Topham said she was pleased with her performance. Through two races, only one girl in the entire state has beaten her.

It feels good, she said. First would be better, but that girl was strong.

Saggau said shes heard good things about Topham. But she didnt hear footsteps as the Tiger standout was closing in the final 20 meters.

I heard the announcer. I heard him say she was in second, said Saggau, who also ran a PR by about a second. I knew she was going to be there. I didnt know how, but I knew she would be.

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