I first met Jennifer Claassen through an incredible program called “Miss Amazing.” The program gives women with special needs the opportunity to experience pageantry. Jennifer was the director and we connected over having sons on the Autism Spectrum.

Shortly after our first conversation, I learned that Jennifer had suffered a brain aneurysm and was lucky to be alive.

She is one of the strongest women I have ever met. She’s an advocate, a hero to many, and living proof that with a little love, hope, and faith you can get through anything. This is her story.