At just 18 years old, Ben Comen's life is an inspiration to us all. A driven cross country runner, Ben has refused to be stopped by his cerebral palsy and his determination is one we should all aspire to. Though Ben's condition affects his balance, and though he typically finishes last in his races, Ben has never been one to stand on the sidelines or give up on the course he's chosen. Through all his efforts, he has been surrounded by teammates, family and friends alike who have cheered him on and supported him in every ambition.X
Ben's way of "giving back" was to, along with his family, establish the Ben Comen, Living Without Limits Fund of the Foothills Community Foundation. This Fund seeks to provide information, resources and support to challenged athletes, and to recognize their accomplishments along with the accomplishments of those who support them.
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At an annual real estate conference Kristen attended last month in Palm Desert, she got an intimate look at the truly irrepressible human spirit behind Living Without Limits. Ben's short documentary about his cross country experiences was shown the second day of the conference, followed by a surprise personal appearance by Ben himself. Within less than an hour, Kristen shared in raising over $12,000 for Living Without Limits and joined 300 other inspired agents in a 5:45am run the following morning with Ben leading the way!!
X"I returned home with a fresh perspective on life, excited about the future and the opportunities I have each and every day so many of us take for granted. I know for me, it's not merely about successfully selling Orange County homes, but having the chance to make a positive impact in my community each and every day by serving others! I learned alot from meeting Ben Comen and am proud I donated to his foundation, Living Without Limits. The best part of the whole experience for me was running with him and cheering him on to the finish!"
XFor information on Ben's charity, visit his website at:http://www.livingwithoutlimits.org/lwl.htm
