After experiencing a spinal stroke, doctors told Riona Kelly of Yorkshire, England that she would never walk again.

While dealing with the trauma of her health crisis, her husband of 14 years left her and their children. She was beyond devastated, but it was friends who convinced Riona to hire a personal trainer to help strengthen her legs and defy the odds that changed her life.

Not only did Riona regain her ability to walk, but she fell in love with her trainer and former rugby player, Keith Mason, and the two have been together ever since.

Learn more about Riona’s amazing journey.

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