On September 28th, 2024, at the age of 76 and with 43 years of being clean and sober, I took the leap of a lifetime – skydiving from 15,000 feet. This thrilling experience was not only a personal triumph, but also a way to support a cancer charity, demonstrating that life in recovery is not just possible, but truly incredible.

Recovery has given me the strength and courage to take on challenges I never thought possible, and this jump symbolizes the heights we can all reach when we commit to positive change. It’s never too late to live fully, give back, and inspire others.

It’s in Recovery I realize that it’s not about just having a life; it’s about truly being alive.