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July 29, 2024: Why a Paralympian ultimately embraced inspiration; Forest Corps seeks young people who love trees

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John Register stands on one leg with arms outstretched in front of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum.
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Paralympian John Register poses in front of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs, July 12, 2024.

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As Olympic athletes compete in Paris, Paralympians prepare. Today, meet an Army veteran and former Paralympian who hated the word "inspirational," until an unexpected encounter. His journey begins a special series leading up to the Paralympics. Then, the new Forest Corps is looking for young people who love trees. Plus, grants to help fight climate change. And where are Colorado's ghost towns?