2021 has been a year like no other. Many of us were out of our comfort zone because of what’s happening in the world. And some people stepped out even further.

Meet some people from Connecticut who’ve done bold, brave things - including a man who went from completely paralyzed to running a gauntlet, a young person who planned her town’s first pride parade, and Hartford’s first troubadour, and flow artist.

This episode is an edited version of Connecticut Public's CUTLINE, “Hope, Heroes, and feats of humanity”! Watch the entire episode here.

GUESTS: 

• Greg Whitehouse was paralyzed after COVID triggered an autoimmune disease – and then ran a grueling race months later. He was joined by his wife, Sharon
• Matthew Torres is a Paralympic swimmer from Fairfield University who won a bronze medal in the 400 meter freestyle at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. He was joined by his coach, Anthony Bruno
• Craig Wright owns and operates Craig’s Kitchen in Rockville, CT
• Isabella Miller created Ellington’s first pride parade in 2021. She was joined by her mother, Jenna
• Khaiim Kelly (AKA RapOet / Self-Suffice) is Hartford’s first Troubadour
• Lael Marie Saez (AKA Royael) is Hartford’s first Flow Artist