ALVIN, Texas -- Jennifer Valdez's life was forever changed in July 2007. Her 6-year-old son and 7-year-old niece, who were wearing seatbelts, both died when their vehicle hydroplaned and rolled down an embankment along I-10.
"All I remember was two days later in the hospital and I was told they didn't make it," Valdez said. "I think about my son every day."
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Years after the accident, the Alvin woman puts most of her energy into sculpting her body. "Gym time, bodybuilding, it's a therapy. It definitely helps me mentally," Valdez said
Her husband Freddie is one of her biggest supporters. "She's been through a lot. She finally found something she really, really likes. I think this is going to help her even more," Freddie said.
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Valdez is now preparing for the NPC Nationals in July 2024.