Heroes in real life don't wear masks and capes. Sometimes they don't stand out at all. But real heroes can save a life - or many lives - just by answering the call in their heart. Victoria Arlen More Quotes by Victoria Arlen More Quotes From Victoria Arlen I will use my voice to change the world, spreading hope, spreading love, and spreading life, 'cause the world needs that. That's enough for me. Victoria Arlen change hope love life Winning gold and three silver medals at the Paralympic games is something I'll never forget, but I knew deep down there was still more work to do. I had to continue to redefine what was possible and get back everything that was taken away from me. Victoria Arlen me never-forget winning work I grew up a swimmer. I didn't think I could swim without the use of my legs. Victoria Arlen without think legs swim You know that feeling when your leg falls asleep and you can't really feel it or move it? Well, that's what my legs feel like all the time, so being fluid and graceful has been difficult. Victoria Arlen feel feeling you time I was told that I would be in a wheelchair for the rest of my life. Victoria Arlen wheelchair my-life rest life It started off with flu-like symptoms and pain; then, I started feeling really funny. In two weeks, I was paralyzed from the waist down, and it spiraled down from there. Every ability I had was slowly slipping away. Victoria Arlen down feeling pain funny I love to swim, and what I have been able to do - give people hope. Victoria Arlen give hope love people