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Taking Disabled Kids on Epic Alaskan Adventures

Season 10 Episode 11 | 5m 29s

Dan Redfield and his wife Kristen Frederic were excited, first-time parents when they had their daughter, Ava. As a young couple with a love for the outdoors, they started taking their daughter on adventures. When Ava was diagnosed with Tay-Sachs, a rare, genetic, fatal disease, taking Ava outside became more challenging. Now he helps disabled families have their own epic adventures.

Aired: 08/25/21
Extras
Gretchen Bersch shares some of the lessons she's learned while spending a lifetime homesteading.
Kim Sherry sharing her story and experience on The Great Alaska Recipe
In Kodiak, Alaska, Marion Owen is learning how to repair the island's sour soil with compost.
Greg joined a reenactment group in Alaska, finding medieval calligraphy was harder than he thought.
Daisy Nicolas is using her passion for dog treats to teach life skills to young disabled Alaskans.
Mackenzie Englishoe is dedicated to ensuring that future generations are connected to their culture.
Meet Meg Kelley, a freehand artist in Anchorage, Alaska.
Amy Vail grew up in a family of glass artists and continues the family legacy in Alaska.
Families come together to share stories and heal together in Toksook Bay, AK.
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Gretchen Bersch shares some of the lessons she's learned while spending a lifetime homesteading.
Kim Sherry sharing her story and experience on The Great Alaska Recipe
In Kodiak, Alaska, Marion Owen is learning how to repair the island's sour soil with compost.
Greg joined a reenactment group in Alaska, finding medieval calligraphy was harder than he thought.
Daisy Nicolas is using her passion for dog treats to teach life skills to young disabled Alaskans.
Mackenzie Englishoe is dedicated to ensuring that future generations are connected to their culture.
Meet Meg Kelley, a freehand artist in Anchorage, Alaska.
Amy Vail grew up in a family of glass artists and continues the family legacy in Alaska.
Families come together to share stories and heal together in Toksook Bay, AK.