Dave Scarpello has endured enough trauma for multiple lifetimes. He was abused as a child. He was caught in crossfire in Germantown, a poverty-riddled neighborhood in Philadelphia. He was hit by a car driven by a drunk driver who had no insurance, and was told he'd never walk again. He lost his job. His home.

But he never lost his hope, or his belief in himself.

Now, Dave has run about 10 marathons and completed his first ultra, a 12-hour endurance run, last summer. He's been named a Still I Run Ambassador for the third year running, and bravely speaks up about his PTSD.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions about mental illness and suicidal ideations.

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This episode was presented by Gateway Foundation. If drugs and alcohol are starting to take over your life, or the life of someone you love, it’s time to be honest and enlist some help. Gateway offers life-saving inpatient services, as well as virtual treatment. Call 877-505-HOPE to schedule a consultation, or visit gatewayfoundation.org for more information.

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