Holly

Dixie James had a child born with Downs and she went from despair to commitment in helping her daughter lead a fulfilling and meaningful life. Their book, entitled “Holly”, describes how they inspired each other to live life at its fullest. Dixie began her life with Holly race-walking from her home to stop the crying and ended up completing 26 marathons, swimming 10 times from Alcatraz, climbing Kilimanjaro, and becoming a an international champion in her age division in amateur bodybuilding categories. Holly also had a busy life and married. Holly has passed away and Dixie continues to be active, teaching aerobics classes.