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How An Accident Turned This Skier Into A Force For Good

Season 12 Episode 1 | 10m 49s

As a lifelong skier, Ira Edwards had early access to some of the most world-class ski terrain in the world in his backyard in Palmer, Alaska. After a devastating fluke accident in 2010, Ira was eventually able to return to skiing but found his life purpose shifting to philanthropy and fundraising for others.

Aired: 02/23/23
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