Danny Ellerd’s life changed dramatically after police found him homeless beneath an Interstate 40 overpass in Oklahoma City, weighing about 92 pounds and struggling with a long-term heroin addiction. After receiving emergency medical treatment, he entered recovery through Hope Is Alive and eventually rebuilt his life, working to help people experiencing homelessness while returning to college. He graduated from Oklahoma State University–Oklahoma City with two associate degrees, maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA, and became an advocate for others battling addiction, turning what was once one of the darkest periods of his life into an inspiring story of recovery, education, and service.
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