Sometimes our lives throw us a curve, and when they do, they can destroy everything we’ve built, our families, and cause utter chaos in our world. Still, we must persevere, and when we do, we will display our “can do” American attitude to conquer our demons, tragedies, and challenges. Americana is full of interesting people, people who help shape our time and those who go beyond the norm, those who truly capture our hearts. Let me tell you an inspiring story from Gary Kuhre, a father, husband, and man on a mission to raise awareness.
Gary Kuhre discovered that the family’s health insurance did not cover autism and the family discovered the financial burden of having an autistic child. Instead of giving up in defeat and out of love for his son, he dug deep and his strength of character emerged. He decided to do something about it, yes, a father on a mission willing to do whatever it took to help his son, even give his own life if necessary, if he knew his son could lead a normal life.
It was out of dedication for this father, who was willing to endure the ultimate test of devotion. One, that he was pretty sure he would bring autism awareness, in fact, was “a test of will” like no other had ever dreamed of. He would walk across the United States from Reno to Washington DC, and as you know, Reno is further west than Los Angeles, due to the shape of the United States and the curvature of the Earth.
Her perseverance and commitment to the autism cause paid off. His walk not only revitalized the autism community, but also made headlines and prompted two standing US Senators to contact him; Senator Harry Reid of his home state of Nevada, and Senator John McCain of Arizona, who is now a Presidential Candidate. The Governor of Nevada also got involved and opened a serious dialogue. Perhaps it was Gary’s upbringing or his willingness to keep going and never give up that prompted him to go on that journey, refusing to give up his son, and has now become one of the strongest advocates for reform. health insurance for autism.
In a modified customized car, he set out step by step towards Washington DC, an estimated distance of about 5 million human steps, and although he was ultimately unable to complete the entire route in the first lap due to an unforeseen event, he dreams of the opportunity to complete each step. . During the search for him, step by step he compromised even more than before, the power of love for his son and his family and a refusal to accept anything less, a dedicated father on a mission. The results of her search and bold statement have created a never-ending progression forward for autism awareness.