The iconic Celine Dion began to sing on stage when she was only 12 years old. This life-long passion turned into a massive career — one that came to a sudden halt in 2023 with a canceled world tour. That’s because, in 2022, Dion was diagnosed with a neurological disorder called Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS). It causes muscle spasms that can be debilitating. On particularly bad days, Dion is barely able to move. You can imagine, then, how difficult it makes singing professionally. Although fans mainly care that Dion is happy and healthy, they do hold onto hope that she will one day perform like she used to do. When asked about how it feels to have those expectations placed on her, Dion insists that she doesn’t mind. In fact, she shares the same hopes that her fans have of her future — and she’s working hard to make all of their dreams a reality. @cbcnews Céline Dion is determined to sing again. In a Canadian English-language exclusive, she told CBC chief correspondent Adrienne Arsenault about battling the disease slowly eroding her voice and the fans who fuel her drive to someday return to the stage. Watch the full interview from CBC’s The National now on YouTube and the free CBC Gem app. #CelineDion #Music #Singer ♬ original sound – CBC News “I’ll sing again,” Dion says with a fiery determination in her eyes. Getting to a point where she can perform again won’t be easy, but it’s a goal she’s been working toward for a while. There is no cure for this autoimmune disease. But what Dion can do is undergo therapy in order to lessen the muscle spasms she experiences that prevent her from singing. Celine Dion Remains Determined to Sing Again Despite Debilitating Disorder View this post on Instagram A post shared by Prime Video (@primevideo) “My voice will be rebuilt,” Dion says in another interview. “I mean, it started a while ago already. My voice is being rebuilt as we speak, right now.” Naturally, fans couldn’t be more thrilled by this hopeful update! Something that many of them are noting is the way she talks about the relationship she has with her fans. Often, the focus is put on what a celebrity means to their fans, rather than the other way around. But Dion is making it very clear that her supporters mean the world to her, too. “I was 12 years old when I met them [the fans],” Dion says. “I probably miss them more than singing itself.” You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post “I’ll Sing Again” Celine Dion Shares Defiant Message In The Face Of Debilitating Neurological Disorder appeared first on InspireMore.

Yupia is a horse who plays guitar. As with all things, there is more to this story. Yukia is a spokeshorse for an organization named Because We Can Because We Care (BWC2). This 501(c)3 nonprofit horse rescue uniquely combines two missions into one successful program. Their tagline, “Saving Horses — Helping People” perfectly fits their goal. As part of their advertising campaign, Mikayla gave Yupia guitar lessons, and he took to the instrument like an old pro! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Because We Can Because We Care (@bwc2) Guitar is not Yupia’s only instrumental success story. Yupia is pretty good with the snare drum, electric guitar, and harp. BWC2 offers rescued horses a haven in which to recover while receiving the best rehabilitative care. The organization offers riding lessons and horsemanship lessons to children with disabilities and veterans suffering from PTSD. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Because We Can Because We Care (@bwc2) The organization, led by Dave Drulias, has been doing this since 2009. It has a 5-star rating on Lessons.com and many positive comments about the lessons, instructors, and overall experience. For children with disabilities, the program works to help them build core body strength, develop focus, solve problems, and increase motor skills. BWC2 has helped children with cerebral palsy, autism, Down syndrome, blindness, and ADHD. But back to our horse friend Yukia, who has been practicing playing guitar with this classic piece. View this post on Instagram A post shared by (Mikayla) Тэоне Храмов (@mikaylatheonly) The group offers lessons to the general public and programs for children with disabilities and veterans. Communication between a large animal and a veteran can build trust. The healing power of these relationships helps both the vets and the horses. Dave, Mikayla, and other staff members are expert horse handlers who enjoy what they do. Yupia The Horse Plays Guitar To Help Vets You can learn more about their organization and the work they do on their website. If you are near Ventura, California, you can visit them and take riding lessons! When Mikayla isn’t busy on the BWC2 ranch, she spends her time onstage as a musician. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Who Knew Horses Could Play Guitars? This Equine Is A Master At Strumming! appeared first on InspireMore.

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