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On Santos's golden sands in Brazil, people of all ages and abilities are getting ready to surf.

Two years ago, Brazilian surfing legend Francisco Araña created the Radical School of Adapted Surfing.

He believes you can only be healthy if you're happy and that surfing brings happiness.

Malu Mendes, who lives with cerebral palsy, confirms Araña's belief.

The 2020 parasurfing world champion has her doctors puzzled.

The school is open to all, not only those who are focused on winning.

Since the school started, hundreds of children and adults with a range of disabilities and health issues have benefitted from surfing.

First Araña had to develop a surfboard that would work for a variety of needs.

Surfer Miguel Almeida lost over 90 percent of his vision through illness as a baby.

However, his other senses help compensate.

They create a mental picture of the waves.

Miguel's goal is now to compete in December's World Parasurfing Championships in California.

With the school's support, he's been able to make this happen.

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