In 2015, a woman named Riona Kelly, who was 37 years old and had four kids, went through some really tough times. First, she had a stroke that left her paralyzed from the waist down. But what hurt her even more was what happened next.
After the stroke, Riona’s husband decided he wanted a divorce, just five days into her hospital stay. This left her feeling abandoned and devastated. She wondered how she would take care of her kids when she could barely take care of herself.
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Riona’s friend Sarah and her kids became her main support during her recovery. Although it was a slow process, she never gave up hope of walking again. She had lots of therapy, including help from a personal trainer named Keith Mason, who used to be a professional athlete.
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Riona and Keith became close, and eventually, they started dating. Their relationship helped Riona feel like life was worth living again. With Keith’s help and a lot of hard work, she was able to regain some movement in her legs. Even though she still needed a wheelchair for long distances, she was able to do things she never thought possible, like completing marathons.
We proved the doctors wrong.💯♥️
The thought of us walking hand in hand around the city of York for hours was inconceivable just a few months ago, thank God for inventors, innovation and visionary’s who created Riona’s bionic legs which have AI and the first ever to be made. pic.twitter.com/Yw9mXgTl2u
— Keith Mason (@KeithMasonReal) April 3, 2022
During the COVID lockdowns, Riona and Keith shared their story online and inspired many people. But sadly, it seems like they may not be together anymore. Keith hasn’t posted any pictures of Riona recently, and she has even taken down her social media accounts.
We hope both Riona and Keith are doing okay and finding happiness, even if it’s apart. Their journey together was incredible, and they showed us all the power of perseverance and love.
