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She suffered horrific abuse as a young girl and turned to sports as a way to help herself heal. Now, the Northeast Ohio native is getting national attention for helping young girls in similar situations, empowering them to use fitness as a way to overcome their pasts.

FOX 8’s Kristi Capel introduces you to ‘Girls with Sole.’*Watch the video above for more and click here to learn more about ‘Girls with Sole’*