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Five years after a ziplining accident left her paraplegic, Merenthia now finds hope in stem cell therapy to walk again.

The Damonse family has defied tragedy: paralysis, a gunshot, infertility, and their deaf premature baby later regaining hearing.

After seven IVF attempts, single mom Liézel Els had twins, Nélius and Lia. Joy turned to heartbreak when Lia was born with a rare brain condition.

Before his first birthday, Raémondo lost all his limbs to meningococcal meningitis. Now, he's making waves excelling in surfing and competing internationally.

Born a bleeder, Cobus Visser now walks barefoot across fire, inspiring others to unlock their full potential.

Seven years after battling breast cancer and undergoing a double mastectomy, Marion was set for a hysterectomy until she defied the odds and became pregnant at nearly 40.

Patrick has defied the odds since infancy, surviving fire, bees, a shooting, and a crash that left him paralysed. Now, he turns adversity into art, painting beautifully with his mouth.

Angelique embraces surrogacy, bringing hope to those unable to conceive and helping them experience the joy of parenthood.

Born with Stargardt's disease, Cornelle gradually lost her vision until treatment abroad let her see her husband for the first time.

Adri Henn was all her children had when 88 000 volts shocked through her body, but she miraculously survived. Twenty-eight years later, they still celebrate the miracle.

Twenty years ago, Adele, a Satanist, set out to kill a pastor and his son, but a powerful encounter with God changed her life forever.

Eighteen-month-old Megan's life changed when a tiger attacked and scarred her. It was a long road to recovery, but today, 18 years later, she embraces her appearance and the event.

Cathrine's life changed overnight when a tick bite resulted in severe complications. She is missing nine toes and seven fingers today, but this does not define her.

From pastor to sex therapist to comedian, Timothy Kieswetter sees sex as the key to life's problems. Now a top sex toy importer, he's on a mission to end shame and spark open conversations.