Steve Emt is a Paralympic athlete who competes in wheelchair curling for Team USA. But his story shows how people can change their lives after making serious mistakes. When Emt was 25, he was paralyzed in a car crash caused by his own drunk driving.
At first, he lied about what happened, telling people a deer caused the accident. He was ashamed because he had been a star athlete in high school and college basketball. Six months later, a newspaper reporter encouraged him to tell the truth.
This helped him accept what he did and forgive himself. Seventeen years after his accident, a coach spotted Emt and recruited him to try wheelchair curling. Emt had never heard of the sport before, but he quickly fell in love with it.
He became a 10-time national champion and three-time Paralympian. Now he works as a motivational speaker, visiting over 100 schools each year. He tells students about his mistake and encourages them to be kind to others.
He wants young people to 'be a Tony' - like his coach who gave him a second chance. His message is that everyone makes mistakes, but what matters is how you learn from them and help others. Emt's story shows that even after serious mistakes, people can rebuild their lives and make a positive difference.