Cory Weissman '12 hoists his second free throw attempt against Washington on Feb. 11, 2012 (Photo by Tommy Riggs). "Cory gives me hope," Jennifer said. College Life, Dating, Career & Campus Advice. The number 8 in personal year represents independence and intelligence. David Henrie is both terrific and remarkable in his role as Cory Weissman, as is Jean Louisa Kelly who plays his mother Tina and Beau Beau Bridges as Coach George Petrie. He fell in love with sports before he could walk, playing his first sport at the age of 3. Despite the sad prognosis of his brain damage, the young athlete is hopeful of his recovery and return to basketball. Permission is granted, at no cost and without need for further request, for individuals, media outlets, and non-commercial education and awareness efforts to link to, quote, excerpt from or reprint these stories in any medium as long as no text is altered and proper attribution is made to American Heart Association News. However, a stroke suddenly strikes the young man and totally blows his plans into chaos. They're sensitive empaths, so they can pick up the emotions of others, and they're generally reserved and kindhearted. 1000 to 1: The Cory Weissman Story features David Henrie (How I Met Your Mother and Wizards of Waverly Place) as Cory and Emmy Award-winner Beau Bridges as his coach. Weissman told Will his personal story, but more, he offered him encouragement, writing, "BUT I NEVER doubted myself! He was born with an arteriovenous malformation (AVM), a nasty cluster of arteries and veins jumbled together in his brain that were waiting to burst. Cory was married to Shanna Weissman (nee Jimenez) on December 6, 1997. This year, Cory Weissmans personal year number is 8. Join Facebook to connect with Cory Wessman and others you may know. He believes that advancements in neuroscience will help progress and . Just me being a basketball player again, he said. Doctors can offer a prognosis, not a guarantee, and the brain, the Penns have learned, is truly a mystery. The previous store manager did a fantastic job and we will continue to build on what is working. You can't let these things beat you.". Cory Weissman, a senior on the Gettysburg College men's basketball team, hits a free throw with 16 seconds left on Senior Day three years after suffering a stroke. I like to say it all starts with taking the first step, he said. They have imagination and don't like planning things in advance. Dove is a Giving Company brand, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to help have people have simple moments with Jesus. Closed on Sundays. The store continues to have the red chips earned from sales to place in the community fund raising bins. This is an inspiring movie to watch!