Andy Holcomb, 27, uses his cell phone, and talks about his progress since the accident 8 years ago that claimed the lower half of his body. (Paul Tople/Akron Beacon Journal)

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Andy Holcomb, 27, talks about how his life is progressing since the accident 8 years ago that claimed the lower half of his body. (Paul Tople/Akron Beacon Journal)

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A small sampling of Christmas cards sent to Andy Holcomb, of Akron, who lost the lower half of his body in an accident 8 years ago. (Paul Tople/Akron Beacon Journal)

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Andy Holcomb plays a video game at his home in Akron. (Paul Tople/Akron Beacon Journal)

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Andy Holcomb, plays with his dog Tre, held by is mother Sheila. (Paul Tople/Akron Beacon Journal)

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Stuffed animals decorate the Christmas tree in Andy Holcomb's room. (Paul Tople/Akron Beacon Journal)

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Andy Holcomb plays the guitar on which a local body shop painter added some decorative touches. (Paul Tople/Akron Beacon Journal)

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