Gloria Estefan on how a life-changing accident sparked a $42 million mission to cure paralysis
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In 1990, a devastating tour bus crash left Gloria Estefan temporarily paralyzed and doctors warned she might never walk again. Thirty-four years later, the Grammy-winning icon is not only walking but dancing, performing, and giving back in a significant way. Estefan has donated more than $42 million to paralysis research, dedicating much of her life to finding a cure.
Estefan, widely known as the "Queen of Latin Pop," has sold more than 100 million records and won a number of awards throughout her career, including multiple Grammys. She also made history last year as the first Hispanic woman to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. But beyond her musical success, Estefan's commitment to paralysis research remains a core part of her life.
Reflecting on that day of the crash, Estefan recalls being told she might never walk again.
