Joe sky dives, Nancy runs, and Rob climbs

Three stories about people taking on physically and emotionally challenging adventures. Joe Akmakjian, who lives with Spinal Muscle Atrophy (SMA), is the first adult MDA National Ambassador. Joe celebrated his 24th birthday by jumping out of a plane with friends. Nancy, after surgery and treatment for ovarian cancer, trained for an AIDS ride and moved on to compete in triathalons. Rob Besecker decided to celebrate his recovery after a series of cardiac surgeries by climbing Mount Everest.