Aaron is hands down the most inspiring man I have ever had the pleasure to talk to.  He is an executive chef to Navy admirals and had one of the most sought after jobs in the military but felt the calling to do more.  He went on to join the Army as an explosive ordinance disposal technician where he found and dismantled IED's in the Middle East.  Shortly after his two week leave from the battle field he was called to dispose of an IED blocking the road.  While disarming one IED, a second IED hidden near buy went off, taking Aaron's eye sight.  After nearly 30 surgeries, Aaron contracted meningitis which also took his hearing, leaving him totally blind and also def.  Aaron talks to us about how he learned to navigate the world blind, and how he never gave up hope.  He teaches us not only how to survive hard times, but thrive in spite of difficulties.  Aaron would go on to be a serious adventurer, making many hikes and rafting trips while totally blind.  And if that wasn't enough, he also ran several marathons without the use of his sight.  He now gives talks about resilience and perseverance and runs his own company called Extra Ordinary Delights and you can visit his website at www.eodfudge.com

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