They said he’d never achieve his dreams. But armed with grit and fueled by hope, he persevered to walk, run, work, and inspire
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Embark on the captivating journey of ‘Once I Could Run,’ where you’ll immerse in Charles’s carefree childhood adventures in a quaint Mississippi town, sharing the impactful moments of his polio diagnosis and treatment in Warm Springs, Georgia. Witness his unwavering determination to conquer physical challenges, while applauding his notable business accomplishments, and join in celebrating his heartfelt personal milestones. Once I Could Run is a remarkable evolution from marriage and parenthood to Charles’s esteemed role as an engineering professor at UNC Charlotte.
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Charles Mobley, an emeritus faculty member of the Engineering College at the University of North Carolina in Charlotte, embarked on a 34-year career there following six years in industry post his graduation from Mississippi State University. Despite enduring residual paralysis from polio, Charles leads an active life alongside his wife, Sharon, in North Carolina. His book aims to raise awareness about polio’s enduring effects and the importance of preventing its resurgence. Through his personal journey of hospitalization, rehabilitation, and navigating a world ill-equipped for his needs, Charles’s story exemplifies resilience. He championed change as societal accommodations evolved globally, highlighting the significance of his own life and the lives of those facing similar challenges.
They said he’d never achieve his dreams. But armed with grit and fueled by hope, he persevered to walk, run, work, and inspire
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Faith
My wife, Sharon’s 1966 copyright of a Webster’s New World Dictionary defines faith as…
Something given as an expression of gratitude for a person’s services, of esteem for his achievements, or as a tribute to his memory.
A few days ago, an old friend sent me a letter with a box enclosed.
I have known John since we were boys.
It is truly humbling how my friend has honored me. I will treasure this keepsake.