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Laura Sharpe on finding her purpose after tragedy

26m · Blatantly Honest with Makaila Nichols · 07 Jun 22:30

Laura Sharpe turned a tragic event into a life-affirming mission. After a tragic helicopter crash in 2008 which left her with significant, life altering injuries, Laura discovered the power of art in healing. It was through her lengthy rehabilitation process from her near-fatal wounds, Laura found her mission in life. She is the founder and CEO of the non-profit Artists for Trauma (AFT) aims to expedite recovery through artistic expression and human connection by pairing civilian and military trauma survivors with established artists.

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