College Success Coach
Diagnosed with a rare, progressive neuromuscular disability near birth.
Raised by a single mother.
First generation American.
Marcella has experienced all these hardships and can motivate others to find hope no matter the circumstances they’ve been dealt.
Marcella Genut’s Story
Marcella Genut and her mom, Marina Peck, share their story on hope, acceptance, and perseverance.
Meet Marcella
Marcella is a disability advocate and holds a full-time job. Despite her rare, progressive disability, she moved two hours away to attend her dream college.
Check out the Blog
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![A young boy is up close to the camera and smiling. His nametag says Peter. He has a sticker on his forehead that says "Shake well before each use."]()
The Big Green-Eyed Dragonfly
A young boy with brown hair and the biggest smile you’ve ever seen came zooming into the camp gym.
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![A bathroom sign is on a door and reads "Restroom." A drawing of a woman, man, and wheelchair are above the word.]()
Bathrooms are Ableist
It’s crazy what an ableist society does to you. You actually start to believe the lies and stories society tells you.
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![Amy is a two-year-old girl. She is on the floor reading a book called "Butterfly on Wheels."]()
Including the Next Generation
Sara is a lifelong friend of mine and coincidentally enough, also a former PCA in college. She is also having a precious baby girl.
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![Marcella is on a surfboard in the ocean. A surfer is behind her hanging on.]()
Best Day Ever
When I was a kid, I used to go to the beach constantly. I did this nearly every summer, as most families do. The beach is their happy place. This happy place for most people became a place of envy for me.
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Celebrate Your Wins. No, actually.
Another beautiful envelope slid out of my mailbox with cursive calligraphy. I knew what it was.
