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Pain, Paint and Promise

When he woke from a four-month coma with traumatic brain injuries affecting his speech, memories and depth perception, David turned to painting and eventually started a business. Despite a pandemic and a triple hernia, the former Army medic pushes through by doing what he loves most.

Produced by

Erickson Magno

Erickson Magno

Coached by

Lauren Steel

Lauren Steel

Sadie QuarrIer

Sadie Quarrier

Joe Gabriel

Joe Gabriel

Hansen Hansen

Alicia Hansen