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<div>Hi, my name is Trice Barto. I was a successful unscripted television producer. Storytelling was my life, and I loved it! Then, seven years ago, my world caved in. I suffered a severe stroke and only had a 50% chance of surviving for four days.
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<div>Now, with the help of my friends and loved ones, my life is on track to start working again. And that’s why I’m reaching out to all of you; I need financial support to finish my college degree at USC. More about that later. First, I need to tell you about my stroke.
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<div>The stroke created a golf ball-sized area of damage to my brain. The right side of my body was paralyzed. I couldn't walk. I also couldn't talk or read! Pretty tough for someone whose life revolves around storytelling; it was awful. But I was happy to be alive.
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<div>Matt Kunitz was the creator and showrunner for Wipeout, where I headed the editing and story departments for the entire series. Six months after my stroke, Matt invited me to hang out in his office for one day a week, EVEN THOUGH I could barely talk! He believed in me. It helped me to heal - not only physically but also emotionally. For three years, I was with him, working side-by-side with some incredible people I have known. I was determined that my disability would not stop me from achieving my goals.
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<div>Long ago, I didn't finish my degree at USC. About four years ago, I decided that I was going to go back. At first, my speech was not strong enough; I couldn’t even say my goal out loud! So I kept my eyes on the prize and kept on working through years of physical and speech therapy. NOW, I CAN TALK! And I am thrilled to announce that I am currently enrolled at the USC School of Cinematic Arts!
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<div>I am passionate about telling stories that highlight and help people - like me - face the physical, economic, and emotional challenges of living with a severe injury or illness.
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<div>USC is the number one film school in the nation, but it's pretty expensive, and my medical bills have been insane! Sadly I'm not eligible for financial aid because I own a house. Renting out my house is the only income I have.
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<div>I humbly ask you to support me and my educational goals by contributing to my GoFundMe page.
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<div>It has been a long road, and I have come a long way. With friends like you by my side, I am better and stronger than I ever thought I could be, and I’m so excited to keep moving forward!
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<div>Thanks so much for any help you can provide! And fight on!
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A Stroke Survivor, Finishing off my Degree at USC

A Stroke Survivor, Finishing off my Degree at USC

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