Helping Hands hosted its annual Festivale on October 25, 2014, which also marked its 35th anniversary. Below is the short film that was featured which chronicles the story of Melanie and I.

Scott and Melanie

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  • December 8, 2014 at 10:17 am
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    Thanks for sharing a bit of Melanie. Amazing how animals can be a part of our lives, in ways we never imagined. I love watching her eyes. God bless you, and thank you for bringing awareness to Spinal Cord Injuries.

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  • November 24, 2014 at 9:08 pm
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    Scott, what determination and firmness you must have….gifts of God. Your Thanksgiving Day will be wonderful, I know, and I can see Our Father in Heaven smiling over you….proud of his son. I’m an Ohioan too and enjoy visiting there to see the green, green, green and the lake. Happy Thanksgiving!

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  • November 22, 2014 at 6:35 am
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    Scott, what an awe-inspiring story and video. Keep up the great work.

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  • November 21, 2014 at 11:57 pm
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    You are truely an inspiration! God Bless You and Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

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  • November 20, 2014 at 9:14 pm
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    Scott, Your story of you and Melanie was so touching and it is simply remarkable the things she can do with you. My prayers are for your continual growth!

    Love you, Linda

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  • November 19, 2014 at 9:22 pm
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    quite remarkable!! You and Melanie both! How far you’ve come and how much farther you can go. Wow!! Your inner strength is amazing and so inspiring. Love you all.

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  • November 19, 2014 at 5:31 pm
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    What a great video. I cried all over again. I am forwarding it to many people. Say “hi” to Melanie for me. Hope you have a nice Thanksgiving. See you soon.

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  • November 19, 2014 at 4:47 pm
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    Scott,
    What an amazing story. You are an inspiration to me and so many.
    Tony

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  • November 19, 2014 at 7:22 am
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    As always I have the oportunity to see something about you or your life I need then a time to think, to put in order my feelings and then, to smile…smile because of you, because of all the things you teach me always yo talk about your experiences…My dear Scott,,congratulation for your fight, for loving the life as yu love it,,,you are an exemplo,,,,for me, and for everybody,,,take care my friend and thanks so much for sharing your experiences with us…

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  • November 19, 2014 at 7:07 am
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    You’re inspiring, as always, Scott. I can’t think of anything else to say.

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  • November 18, 2014 at 7:56 pm
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    Melanie is so cute! I’m glad you have this little helper. 🙂

    Why did the doctor tell you you would most likely spend your life in bed (as opposed to a wheelchair)? Just curious.

    Fun video of the two of you.

    paralyzedwitjoy.blogspot.com

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  • November 18, 2014 at 7:07 pm
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    Great video, great friend.

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  • November 18, 2014 at 4:52 pm
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    You are such an inspiration to so many people. Thank you for that. I enjoy hearing what a wonderful person you are from my son-in-law Jeff Gedeon.

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  • November 18, 2014 at 4:29 pm
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    Great video Scott and Melanie!!

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  • November 18, 2014 at 2:53 pm
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    So cute! And Melanie isn’t too bad either 😉 great video!

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  • November 18, 2014 at 2:40 pm
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    Marvelous video, Scott! Its wonderful to see how well Melanie has assimilated into your household. And I love her cute little bloomers 🙂

    I know your weather has been cold of late. Time for me to funnel some AZ sunshine your way so here goes….

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  • November 18, 2014 at 2:09 pm
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    Scott – Excellent and Inspiring video! Thanks for sharing your story and the interrelationship between you and Melanie .

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  • November 18, 2014 at 1:31 pm
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    Scott, you did a fantastic job on this video. So exciting to see that Melanie has worked out so well for you. Your positive attitude and constant motivation to help others in some way is just so inspiring. God has blessed you despite the overwhelming challenges and you pay it forward by being such a blessing to so many of us. Thank you.

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  • November 18, 2014 at 11:10 am
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    Amazing video, had me crying and laughing and thinking, really, a monkey? So impressed with your progress Scott. You seem stronger all the time.

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  • November 18, 2014 at 10:19 am
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    Dear Scott,
    You and Melnie are a wonderful pair. You are an inspiration to all who are faced with a.disability. God bless you for all you do for others.
    Love Cherry

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  • November 18, 2014 at 9:42 am
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    That damn first boss! You have been an inspiration. In Jerusalem and got you some water from River Jordan. Need anything else?

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  • November 18, 2014 at 9:10 am
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    Scott, what a great video! You are an inspiration to so many. I always look forward to your blog posts.

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  • November 18, 2014 at 9:07 am
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    Interesting and informative video. Thank you for sharing. You are truly a survivor.

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  • November 18, 2014 at 8:54 am
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    Scott:
    Melanie is a real charmer. But we have a charmer in our Melanie who just turned 45 Yesterday!! Wish her well if there is a chance.
    The Melanie video was very encouraging to all the rest of us who care very much for your progress in recovery. God’s grace is with you daily as you are so selfless in your sharing these milestones along your recovery journey. Keep them coming!
    Prayers
    Fred

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  • November 18, 2014 at 8:11 am
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    Great little documentary, Scott.! And I like the play off “Springsteen & I” in the title.

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  • November 17, 2014 at 5:18 pm
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    Thank you for sharing with us all. I’m glad to know more about Melanie and will spend some time learning more about the Helping Hands organization. I always look forward to the new perspectives you provide.

    Can you work on bringing back the warm weather I saw in the video! 🙂

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  • November 17, 2014 at 4:55 pm
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    Great video. Thanks for sharing with us. I often wondered how Melanie was working out.

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  • November 17, 2014 at 4:42 pm
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    Scott – Amazing video. Thanks for sharing. Hope your doing well.
    Is this the best way to get in touch w/ you if/when I get back to OH?
    If not, please let me know. My info hasn’t changed.
    bpalaza@trex.com
    732-742-8087 – mobile

    All the best.
    BP

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