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Amanda Perla with mom, Liza Perla-Riedel, at NextStep Orlando, on Friday, April 28, 2017. Perla was paralyzed in the aftermath of a car accident a decade ago and will be a global race ambassador for the Wings of Life World Run. The run will take place in 34 countries on Sunday, May 7, including the United States. One of the segments will be at Lake Eola. (Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda/ Orlando Sentinel)
