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A Chicago-based wheelchair basketball team composed largely of gunshot survivors uses adaptive sports to rebuild lives, mentor newcomers, and inspire a city.
The Chicago Hornets, a wheelchair basketball team composed mainly of gunshot survivors, illustrate how adaptive sports foster physical recovery and psychosocial resilience. Coach Jorge Alfaro and player Juan Ortiz, both paralyzed by gunshots, mentor newcomers, recruit through news of shootings, and share their stories via a podcast, highlighting the transformative power of community support.