Get to know a funny, inspirational champion for people recovering from trauma or other setbacks. Joi Towner suffered a stroke at age 31, beginning a journey that inspired her to help others. After 6 weeks in the hospital, she went on to establish a nonprofit foundation, develop a comedy routine, launch a podcast and write a book. “You’re not handicapped, you’re handi-capable,” she tells us.She provides counseling, a support group, and inspirational speaking. She also advocates for accessibility. Her book, Fight Lives in the Heart of a Survivor, is a story of strength and determination through the odds of adversity. It’s a stroke survivor's guide to hope, encouragement, and inspiration. She provides details on an upcoming event, King of Kings, on June 7, honoring the amazing men in our lives who are often overlooked.Also discussed:Penny Arcade in Manitou Springs purchased by John WeissColorado Springs corners the market on expired vehicle registrationsWhere do those registration fees go?Dave’s 25 parking tickets storyLINKS:Fight Lives in the Heart of a Survivor – by Joi Townerhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/78710970-fight-lives-in-the-heart-of-a-survivorAudio Book On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Fight-Lives-Heart-Survivor-Strength-ebook/dp/B0B4VC3HK4/Strength in You Foundation: https://www.strengthinyou.org/Strength in You podcast: https://blog.pod.link/1673153175Strength in You YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thestrengthinyouKing of Kings June 7 at Peak31, 7 to 10 p.m.: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/king-of-kings-tickets-1344807799329 MENTIONED:Thubthumping, by Chumbawamba: https://youtu.be/2H5uWRjFsGc?si=nPh_pPoJYS-s12WyIvywild School: https://www.ivywildschool.com/Willie CROW the Comedian: https://www.facebook.com/groups/452103915749254/UCHealth Memorial Hospital CentralSpokes Fighting Strokes: https://www.spokesfightingstrokes.org/Penny Arcade in Manitou: https://manitouspringsarcade.com/Skee-Ball: https://skeeball.com/Dig Dug: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dig_Dug Loving the Springs celebrates the best of Colorado Springs and elevates the rest.Plug into what’s happening in the Pikes Peak region, learn about awesome people, places and happenings, and explore opportunities to make life here even better. Longtime Springs booster Carrie Simison co-hosts with local gadflies Al Brody and Dave Gardner. All three love our two springs – Colorado and Manitou, so they give them the mic in this twice-monthly podcast. Nothing’s off the table – recreation, the arts,...

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