Victoria Arlen
Victoria Arlen

The climb might be tough and challenging,but the view is worth it. There is a purpose for that pain; you just can't always see it right away.

Victoria Arlen
Victoria Arlen

We all have challenges. We have to face them, embrace them, defy them, and conquer them.

Victoria Arlen
Victoria Arlen

The big thing for me is just continuing to be a beacon of hope. And showing people that nothing is impossible.

Victoria Arlen
Victoria Arlen

I love to smile, even through pain.

Victoria Arlen
Victoria Arlen

Heroes in real life don't wear masks and capes. Sometimes they don't stand out at all. But real heroes can save a life - or many lives - just by answering the call in their heart.

Victoria Arlen
Victoria Arlen

Live life to the fullest no matter what.

Victoria Arlen
Victoria Arlen

Winning gold and three silver medals at the Paralympic games is something I'll never forget, but I knew deep down there was still more work to do. I had to continue to redefine what was possible and get back everything that was taken away from me.

Victoria Arlen
Victoria Arlen

Since my days get crazy, I am in love with almonds - you'll always find them in my bag!

Victoria Arlen
Victoria Arlen

I want the other Victorias out there, the people that are suffering or going through something, to keep fighting.

Victoria Arlen
Victoria Arlen

We're a huge hockey family. I took to it really quickly, and I was in love with it.

Victoria Arlen
Victoria Arlen

I learned early on that extraordinary challenges lead to extraordinary victories.

Victoria Arlen
Victoria Arlen

When I was 11 years old, I got very sick and slipped into a vegetative state for four years and was pretty much written off as a lost cause.

Victoria Arlen
Victoria Arlen

Who doesn't like to get dressed up and eat good food?

Victoria Arlen
Victoria Arlen

It's such a tremendous honor to redefine what is possible and inspire people. I just want to do that as long as possible.

Victoria Arlen
Victoria Arlen

I grew up a swimmer. I didn't think I could swim without the use of my legs.

Victoria Arlen
Victoria Arlen

When my doctors said I would never walk, I didn't believe them. I knew I wasn't meant to spend my life in a chair.

Victoria Arlen
Victoria Arlen

It's important to believe in yourself and the beauty of your dreams and to not let anyone tell you different.

Victoria Arlen
Victoria Arlen

Growing up, I was a water baby. We lived near a lake, had a pool in our backyard, and as soon as I was old enough, I joined a swim team. By 10, I was winning local events.

Victoria Arlen
Victoria Arlen

The moment when you feel like giving up is right before your breakthrough.

Victoria Arlen
Victoria Arlen

It started off with flu-like symptoms and pain; then, I started feeling really funny. In two weeks, I was paralyzed from the waist down, and it spiraled down from there. Every ability I had was slowly slipping away.