Greater Later: A journey from tragedy to triumph

It is hard to overstate the amount of hardship Damon Gilstrap has faced in his life. As a young boy he was present in his home when his mother was raped. A few short years later he would find her dead from a heroin overdose. Gilstrap has also overcome drug addiction, homelessness, prison, brain tumors and a stroke. After finding solace in religion he now uses his life experience to mentor at-risk youth in Syracuse.>