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11. Rommel Cinco: "Never Better"
December 31, 2011
Being part of his local CrossFit community became even more important for Cinco when he was diagnosed with aggressive metastasized lung cancer that had spread to his brain. His doctors gave him four weeks to live. That was 18 weeks ago.
10. Patti: A Journey Toward Wellness
December 31, 2011
After struggling with her health for years-surviving cancer and developing Type 2 diabetes-Patti Goldenson decided to turn her life around. Since joining CrossFit South Bay in California, she's lost 135 lb. and no longer needs to take diabetes medication.
9. Badass Bitch: "CrossFit Has Saved My Life"
December 31, 2011
At Kshanti CrossFit in Virginia, Andrea West is best known as "Babs"-Badass Bitch. She's a hard-working athlete who has a rare disease called alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, which raises risks for lung and liver diseases.
8. Meet Shari Keener: Changing the Pattern
December 31, 2011
Before Shari Keener started training in 2005 at the original CrossFit box in Santa Cruz, Calif., she had a different addiction: meth. Keener credits her cousin with saving her from certain death.
7. Constance
December 31, 2011
Constance Tillett, 76, has undergone hip, knee and shoulder replacements. She also has diabetes and cardiac issues. Since starting CrossFit, she has lost 20 lb., improved her range of motion, and is able to tie her shoes for the first time since 2006.
6. A Model for the Next Generation
December 31, 2011
Kate, who lost her leg to cancer, has become a familiar face as CrossFit affiliates raise money to support sick kids. It was because of gymnastics and CrossFit, doctors said, that Kate avoided death when she was diagnosed. Then her cancer returned.
5. Donnie Savella: Outworking Paralysis
December 31, 2011
In October 2012, Donnie Savella suffered an injury that eventually led to paralysis of his legs. He set a goal to get back into competitive shape by 2015. This year, he competed in the CrossFit Games Open, one year ahead of schedule.
4. MeiLin McDonald: Never Give Up
December 31, 2011
MeiLin McDonald, 17, suffered a severe concussion as a child. The injury caused her eyes to become permanently dilated, unable to focus. A doctor suggested surgery to explore the possibility of inner-ear damage, but complications left her unable to walk.
3. Prison: The Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me
December 31, 2011
Malik Abdul-Haqq turned to drugs to fill a void in his life, but he received a wake-up call when he was sentenced to a three-year stint in state prison. He traded his drug addiction for an addiction to wellness and started doing CrossFit.
2. The Story of Nuno Costa
December 31, 2011
A complex story about personal transformation, self-discovery and how one man's journey to find a sense of belonging would in essence give him purpose.
1. I am Ivan
December 31, 2011
Meet Ivan Garcia. The 26-year-old waiter and bouncer aspires to be a police officer, but one thing stands in his way: his weight.
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Where to Watch CrossFit Saved My Life - Volume 1
CrossFit Saved My Life - Volume 1 is available for streaming on the CrossFit website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch CrossFit Saved My Life - Volume 1 on demand at Amazon.
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CastIvan GarciaJenny Lau
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Channel
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Premiere DateDecember 31, 2011
