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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