Blind swimmer Vivian Stancil is a Senior Olympian, but she would have never gotten in the pool had it not been for a doctor’s dire warning.
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At age 50, she was told she would not live to see her 60th birthday unless she lost weight to improve her health. Overcoming her fear of the water, Vivian learned to swim and went from a size 24 to 12. Now at age 70, Vivian has won more than 200 medals and has started her own swimming school. This short film from director Riley Hooper profiles this extraordinary woman and her inspiring story of transformation.
This film is presented by Charles Schwab. See more films, celebrating Vivian and all those who take control of their future, from their Own your tomorrow® campaign on Vimeo.
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