David Chávez and Jonathan Arias, two men from El Salvador, are making history in the Winter Paralympics for the first time in their country. They were shot and paralyzed during a robbery by gang members at age 14, while Arias was paralyzed from the waist down. Despite their background, they have qualified for the Para cross-country skiing event despite living without seeing snow. Their journey began when they dedicated themselves to a new sport and innovative training. Their supporters, including two American sports figures, supported them and built a training center for disabled athletes in a coastal town once infested with violence. The athletes' journey is an inspiring story of human resiliency and determination.