It was the eve of my birthday on February 9, 2015 when I was inspired to share the following in a GoFundMe account. I committed to myself to make a radical change this year and boy did I. However, I did not do it alone. Even though my GoFundMe account produce little returns which I’m extremely grateful for, I have been blessed above and beyond my original request.  My original motivation in making this site was to attached it to my GoFundMe so everyone could see my progress, but I get to share my success instead and teach others to defy there odds in a growing coaching practice.  To give back and contribute to the lives of others, I will share what I have learned from many successful people I have crossed paths with and techniques I have developed on my own. Welcome to DefytheOddswithDiamond.com!

[Posted 2/2015] “Donna Rodriguez is a courageous wife and mother of two looking for some help in teaching her children that dreams do come true. Donna has battled two different autoimmune diseases, including one that she has been fighting for the past 19 years. Donna suffers from a particularly aggressive form of rheumatoid arthritis that had previously left her bedridden. She slowly and bravely worked her way up into a wheel chair (9yrs), then worked on standing with a walker, and now uses crutches to move around.

She pushes on because her heart breaks every time she realizes she still isn’t strong enough to carry her two-year old child. Donna wants to run a 3.5K race, complete an obstacle course, and train for a fit competition. The training and therapy needed are incredibly expensive. Donna dreams of completing the training to get the strength to hold her baby again and to show her children that anything is possible. Donna has already made it out of the wheelchair and onto the crutches. With your help she can move from the crutches to the finish line. No donation is too small. Please donate today.

Donations are to cover expenses such as rehab therapy, pain management services, training for running and competition costs as well as other expenses necessary not covered by medical insurance. The donation is calculated to cover 12 months of expenses to get Donna competition ready. Stay tuned to this link for the website information to track Donna’s progress and join her on this defying journey.”