Luciana Felpeto’s Rise Above Journey

As a preemie who spent two months in the CICU and endured five surgeries—including open-heart and leg-lengthening procedures—her journey is one of resilience and hope.

Through this opportunity, Luciana highlighted her Rise Above Guide, a resource she created to help others facing similar challenges. Her website, RiseAboveGuide.com, has already reached 30 states and 9 countries, bringing attention to her rare congenital condition and supporting those in need.

Luciana sees this as her way of giving back to the hospital that changed her life. She shares that her commitment to service is deeply rooted in the values instilled by her family and school community. Her segment aired on local channels across South Florida and is now available on YouTube, inspiring audiences near and far.

Watch the full Segment