# Episode 13: The Rise of Armando Ramirez

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Podcast: [The Wheelchair Roundtable  ATP-End User Perspective](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-wheelchair-roundtable-atp-end-user-perspective-7420120)
Published: 2025-10-30T03:52:30+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/podcast-pod31/2298613
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## Resource

At just 18 years old, Armando Ramirez’s life changed in an instant. What began as an ordinary night ended in tragedy when a drive-by shooting left him fighting for his life. His heart stopped for 12 minutes. Doctors said the odds were slim — but Armando had other plans. Now living with a T9–T10 spinal cord injury, Armando has defied every expectation. From countless surgeries and rehab at Craig Hospital to rediscovering his love for painting cars and earning his real estate license, he’s proven that resilience runs deeper than muscle. In this powerful episode, Armando opens up about survival, faith, heartbreak, and the journey of finding purpose after trauma. His story is a reminder that even when life stops your heart, purpose can start it beating again.

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