!['A teen\'s guide to finding the strength to overcome challenges | Kylie Pilkinton | TEDxSouthLakeTahoe'](https://cdn-img01.foodbestblog.com/images/41-m/127/1273550.jpg)
'Kylie was born three months early, weighing in at 1 pound 13 ounces. At three days old she suffered a stroke resulting in left side hemiparesis. As a result she lives with both physical and cognitive challenges, yet still participates mainstream in many activities with her peers. Despite the challenges she faces every day, Kylie is a firm believer in following one’s passion and never giving up. Here she gives you her strategy for finding strength, overcoming challenges and living life to the fullest. Kylie was born three months early, weighing in at 1lb 13oz. At three days old she suffered a stroke resulting in left side hemiparesis. As a result Kylie lives with both physical and cognitive challenges, yet still participates mainstream in many activities with her peers, her favorite being dance. Kylie spent her early years in South Lake Tahoe and in late 2008 at age seven, moved with her family to her father’s home country, New Zealand. In 2015, after six years in New Zealand the family returned to South Lake. Kylie attends South Tahoe High School and will graduate in 2019. She has worked extremely hard to achieve a 3.6gpa in mainstream classes. Upon graduation, Kylie plans to spend a year traveling and participating in an overseas Christian mission trip after which she will start her college journey. Her dream is to one day be a motivational speaker and psychologist with a focus on children. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx'
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