For Josue Barron and Robert Konter, life turned upside down in an instant. Now, both are using the support of their loved ones and the power of the Invictus Games to get their lives back on track.
Not all injuries are visible on the surface – some scars run deeper. Ruth Freeman battles cancer every day, while Damien Irish suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Sometimes, small tasks are a mountain to climb. Though paralyzed, Rob Bugden is gearing up for the Invictus Games. For Jari Ylanen, his PTSD makes entering the stadium a challenge in itself.