Hometown Heroes S01E07 - Linda Smith Raised Over $100 Million for Nevadans with Intellectual Disabilities

Linda Smith is a humanitarian and change advocate, who after her son Chris was denied entry to the USA because he had the down syndrome took on the US legal system. After a 17 year battle Linda won and changed the law, allowing for those with down syndrome to legally enter the country, as equals. To help others Linda went on become a key person at Opportunity Village in Las Vegas, personally raising over $100 million to give those in Nevada with intellectual disability a second chance at life. In a close-up interview with behavior expert Christian Schoyen Lindas life story is presented and her behavioral blueprint is analyzed to answer the questions; are extraordinary people like Linda born or created? and what is the driving force behind their great achievements?