Heads Up Alaska: Making A Difference

Meet a traumatic brain injury survivor who beat the odds twice

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By Photojournalist Nick Swann

Story Created: Mar 7, 2013 at 3:02 PM AKDT

Story Updated: Apr 30, 2013 at 8:48 AM AKDT

ANCHORAGE - When we were researching traumatic brain injury (TBI) for our "Heads Up Alaska" series, we discovered someone who was just as popular as the topic itself.

It’s almost a guarantee when you talk to someone in Alaska’s TBI community that this man is mentioned either in the first sentence or shortly there after.

We found him to be an inspiration to many, which is why we felt it important to share a little bit about him.

He is a TBI survivor who twice beat the odds and never gave up. Now he is giving back and making a huge difference.

CBS 11 photojournalist Nick Swann brings you the story of Frank Box.

Click on the video player above to watch the “Heads Up Alaska” story.

For all of the stories in KTVA’s "Heads Up Alaska" traumatic brain injury series, click here.

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Terry said on Saturday, Mar 23 at 10:59 PM

You give me such hope, sir. Maybe I don't have to go this so alone after all. Now, if I can just get into the city ...

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matteen said on Wednesday, Mar 20 at 10:20 PM

Thanks Frank. Oligo list member.

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Andi Nations said on Wednesday, Mar 13 at 9:48 PM

Frank, you have been giving back and then some for quite a while now! What a difference you are making for so many!

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Cathy Stingley said on Saturday, Mar 9 at 8:02 PM

Hey Frank...well deserved. I've shared this on my Thoughtful Therapies Facebook page and with our European HANDLE Affiliates. Thanks!

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Jennifer Charvet said on Friday, Mar 8 at 5:25 PM

Frank, you truly are an inspiration to many! Keep up the good work.

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T. Frank Box said on Friday, Mar 8 at 8:15 AM

Thanks for the kind words, respectful potrayal of our stories. I feel good about what you chose to include & this is just the tip of the ice berg

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