Christopher Dawson - Producer
Christopher Dawson
Producer
Christopher Dawson is a producer for CNN Special Projects, where he works on a variety of series and the Impact Your World initiative.
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He spent most of his life in an iron lung. How he defied expectations (2022)
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Mar 14, 2024
Paul Alexander, who spent the vast majority of the past 70 years in an iron lung and defied expectations by becoming a lawyer and author, died at the age of 78, according to his brother Philip Alexander. In 2022, Alexander spoke to CNN about his life.
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Surgeons can rehearse upcoming procedures on copies of their patient’s organs
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Jan 30, 2024
Medical technology company Lazarus 3D is introducing a new way for surgeons to rehearse on models that look, feel and cut like their specific patients.
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How this father and son duo diverted millions of pounds from landfills
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Jan 23, 2024
It started as a father and son’s weekend project to recycle batteries and other items their local recycling companies refused to take. Now Ridwell has grown into a multi-state business that has diverted more than 17 million pounds from landfills.
Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood pick up the hammer from the Carters
Oct 5, 2023
Country music stars Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood are building houses this week in Charlotte, North Carolina. They are participating in Habitat for Humanity’s 37th Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project.
How to get help for someone who might be suicidal
Sep 8, 2023
A suicide occurs once every 11 minutes. Recognize the warning signs and see how to get help. Free 24-hour help is available.
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The race to keep white sharks and people safely apart
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Jul 27, 2023
Cape Cod’s pristine beaches draw lots of summer tourists, but they also attract an increasing number of white sharks. The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy is working to better understand these sharks’ behavior and find ways to monitor their locations, to help keep them and the beachgoers safely apart.
Understanding and supporting the transgender community
Jun 1, 2023
Help is available for mental health, physical safety, and legal concerns.
Military Spouse Appreciation Day honors the unsung partners in families who serve
May 10, 2023
Friday, May 12th, 2023 is Military Spouse Appreciation Day, a holiday honoring husbands, wives and partners of service members. This annual event occurs each May on the Friday before Mother’s Day and was first recognized by President Ronald Reagan in 1984.
Understanding and supporting the transgender community
May 9, 2023
March 31st marks the Transgender Day of Visibility, an aunnual event that focusses on the lives of transgender people and raises awareness of the challenges they face.
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Finding the fiery red rocks in Nevada’s Valley of Fire
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Mar 22, 2023
One of the must-see sights when in Las Vegas can be found an hour north of the strip. CNN’s Off the Beaten Path takes the main drive through the bright red rock formations of the Valley of Fire state park. And Adrenaline ATV Tours takes us off road to reveal the back country of this amazing destination.
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Homestead Crater is Utah’s natural winter destination for scuba, swimming and paddleboard yoga
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Mar 16, 2023
In the Rockies, an hour from Salt Lake City, you will find the Homestead Crater, a geothermal spring enclosed in a naturally formed limestone dome. CNN’s Off the Beaten Path goes inside for paddleboard yoga with Park City Yoga Adventures and a scuba dive 65 feet to the bottom with the dive instructors at Utah Crater.
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Exploring Lookout Mountain
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Mar 6, 2023
Chattanooga Tennessee is framed by the beautiful Appalachian mountains, and one of the closest peaks is Lookout Mountain. Rock City Gardens offers a view of seven states. And at the mountain’s base there is Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center, with acres of hiking trails you can tour by foot or in the innovative Swincars.
Continuing the legacy of Arthur Ashe
Jun 27, 2022
Tennis legend Arthur Ashe was a champion both on and off the courts. The famous athlete was also a humanitarian, devoting much of his life to making a difference for others.
Move womankind forward on International Women’s Day
Mar 7, 2022
International Women’s Day is a day to both celebrate women and to take action, and Impact Your World has identified ways you can help a variety of important causes for women everywhere.
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Spencer Glacier in Alaska is now just a whistle stop away
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Aug 12, 2021
The Alaska Railroad makes it easy to get up to Spencer Glacier, and guide companies like Chugach Adventures can get you across Spencer Lake and on top of the glacier itself. Campsites are also available for those staying overnight.
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Lake Powell’s water crisis reveals more of one of Arizona’s most spectacular canyons
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Jul 26, 2021
A trek to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon grants amazing views without the crowds. And with Lake Powell’s water level reaching near record lows, paddling into Antelope Canyon with guides like Lake Powell Paddleboards will showcase higher walls, narrower canyons and more features previously hidden in the water.