Imagine you are driving a car and an unexpected, sudden paralysis hits you. For well known surf photographer, John Salanoa, this was a reality. One moment he was an acclaimed freelance photographer with media and brand contracts from ESPN to Quicksilver. The next moment he is in a hospital desperate to find out what happened and fighting for his life. After finally receiving the diagnosis of transverse myelitis (TM) he had a decision to make: be a victim or be victorious.

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