Bill Counsil's Story

 Bill Counsil, a liver transplant recipient, stands proudly in the center of the Central Mountain High School gym in Mill Hall, Pa. on October 13, 2104. Counsil was diagnosed with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis, an autoimmune liver disease that causes blockages to the bile ducts, in early 2007. In 2010, his niece, Karen MacKay, donated 60% of her liver to him at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Since his transplant, Counsil has resumed his position as assistant coach of the varsity girls volleyball team at Central Mountain High School as well as volunteering for The Gift of Life Program where he speaks to local high schools and hospitals about the importance of organ donation. Counsil describes himself as forever grateful to MacKay for her strength and courage that has afforded him a second chance at life.

 Head coach Megan Coleman and assistant coach Bill Counsil discuss plays before the varsity girls volleyball game in the gym of Central Mountain High School on October 13, 2014 in Mill Hall, Pa. Coleman, an alumni of Central Mountain High School, was coached by Counsil just as his disease began to show physical symptoms. "I remember him wearing a mask and gloves to practice and always using Purell," she said. Once Counsil's disease began too hard to handle, Coleman returned to take Counsil's coaching position.

 Bob Dwyer, left, laughs at a joke made by Bill Counsil in the gym of Central Mountain High School on October 13, 2014 in Mill Hall, Pa. Dwyer, Counsil's neighbor and lifelong friend, said it has been amazing to be apart of Counsil's recovery and see how powerful the act of organ donation is.

 Bill Counsil, assistant coach of the varsity girls volleyball team, takes a moment to focus before the start of the game in the gym of Central Mountain High School in Mill Hall, Pa. on October 13, 2014. One of Counsil's many passions is coaching volleyball and has used his transplant as an outlet to educate the team on the importance of organ donation as well as dedicating one match per year to organ donation awareness.

 Bill Counsil gives a play-by-play of the girls volleyball game during halftime to his wife, Laurie Counsil and his mother, Alma Jane Counsil, in the gym of Central Mountain High School in Mill Hall, Pa. on October 13, 2014. Though she often cannot attend his matches, his wife Laurie, said she tries her hardest to make it to as many as she can because she knows how much he loves the sport. "It was the first thing he wanted to get back to once he was well enough," she said.

 Highlighters and bracelets are distributed by Donate Life volunteer Bill Counsil at his presentation held at Bellefonte High School in Bellefonte, Pa. on October 15, 2013.

 Bill Counsil gives a presentation about organ donation to a driver's education class at Bellefonte High School in Bellefonte Pa. on October 15, 2013. Since receiving a liver transplant, Counsil has become an active member of The Gift of Life Program, traveling around the central Pennsylvania area to spread education and awareness about the importance of organ donation.

 Bill Counsil takes a multitude of pills on a daily basis in order to keep his post-transplant body healthy. Counsil keeps track of his supplements in the kitchen of his home in Mill Hall, Pa. on November 18, 2014.

 Bill Counsil holds the pendant to a necklace given to him by Donate Life after he received a life saving liver transplant, in the kitchen of his home in Mill Hall, Pa. on November 18, 2014. Counsil described himself as "spread too thin" because since his transplant he has pursued many of his lifelong passions, from hosting concerts to hunting with his friends, leaving him little time to relax.

Bill Counsil looks longingly at his wife of 41 years, Laurie Counsil in the living room of their home in Mill Hall, Pa., on November 18, 2014. Having grown up next door to one another, the Counsils' have known each other since they were five years old. "The one word I'd use to describe how I feel about this entire experience is just truly 'amazing,'" said Laurie.

The Ballet School of Stamford & Harmony Yoga Studio

 Ashley Rivera, 4, strikes a pose with her "butterfly wings" during her ballet class at The Ballet School of Stamford in Stamford, Ct. on November 14, 2014.

 Ava Dell'aquilla, 4, channels her inner butterfly as she dances around the studio at The Ballet School of Stamford in Stamford, Ct. on November 14, 2014.

 From left, Adriana Arias and Brenda Rivadeneyra use the bar to balance while practicing their passes at The Ballet School of Stamford in Stamford, Ct. on November 14, 2014.

 Dancers in the level six ballet class practice fifth position in the upper studio at The Ballet School of Stamford in Stamford, Ct. on November 14, 2014.

 Ava Pismennaya, 6, smiles as she practices her fifth position with both arms raised during her level two class at The Ballet School of Stamford in Stamford, Ct. on November 14, 2014.

 From left, Alexa Hodgson, Rose Lefrancois, Erika Moss and  Zayn Tongtong copy the day's "class leader," Ava Pismennaya, in a studio at The Ballet School of Stamford in Stamford, Ct. on November 14, 2014. The teacher, Danielle Sullo, said she picks one dancer at the end of each class to "allow the girls some time to get creative."

Shaylee Casahuaman follows the assistant teacher's stretching routine at the beginning of her class at The Ballet School of Stamford in Stamford, Ct. on November 14, 2014. As the girls advance in their ballet studies they are rewarded with different colored leotards.

 Dancers in one of the beginner level classes begin their class with flexing and pointing to stretch out their feet at The Ballet School in Stamford in Stamford, Ct. on November 14, 2014.

 Franki Mastrone does an arabesque while performing choreography learned at the beginning of the three-hour intensive ballet class at The Ballet School of Stamford in Stamford, Ct. on November 14, 2014.

 Students of Harmony Yoga Studio make a circle of tree poses during the saturday morning class in a studio at The Ballet School of Stamford in Stamford, Ct. on November 15, 2014. The Ballet School of Stamford uses the money that Harmony Yoga pays for rent to help fund the $100,000 dollars of scholarship money that goes to the students.

 Carol Shwidock, owner and sole teacher of Harmony Yoga, poses at heart's center during her saturday morning class at The Ballet School of Stamford in Stamford, Ct. on November 15, 2014.

 Carol Shwidock, owner and sole teacher of Harmony Yoga, brings her hands into prayer against her third eye, as a sign of gratitude to her students for attending her class at The Ballet School of Stamford in Stamford, Ct. on November 15, 2014.

 Dancers in level one ballet watch as their teacher, Jessica Kilpatrick, explain the guidelines for their dance-related activity in a studio at The Ballet School of Stamford in Stamford, Ct. on November 14, 2014.

 From left, Jena Lombardo and Fabiana Bueno hold their passes while using the bar for balance during their class at The Ballet School of Stamford in Stamford, Ct. on November 14, 2014.

Asia Pharr holds first position during her three hour intensive ballet class at The Ballet School of Stamford in Stamford, Ct. on November 14, 2014.

Sports Photography

 West Virginia's Tolu Ibikunle (13) attempts to pull down Penn State's Brandon Savino (14) during the second half of the game at Jeffrey Field. West Virginia won 2-1 on October 22, 2014.

 Penn State's Sierra Moore (5) struggles for the ball against Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Zhane Brooks (15) during the second half of Penn State's 75-71 win at the Exhibition game at the Bryce Jordan Center on November 2, 2014.

 Penn State's Jenny DeGraaf (41) collides into Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Lindsay Stamp (3) during the second half of Penn State's 75-71 win at the Exhibition game at the Bryce Jordan Center on November 2, 2014.

 Penn State's Sierra Moore (5) shoots the ball during the second half of Penn State's 75-71 win during the Exhibition game at the Bryce Jordan Center on November 2, 2014.

 Penn State's Eli Dennis (4) kicks West Virginia's Kyle Underwood (21) during the second half of the game at Jeffrey Field. West Virginia won 2-1 on October 22, 2014.

 Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Marita Mathe (5) and Penn State's Jenny DeGraaf (41) watch the fate of the ball after DeGraaf's shot during the second half of the Exhibition game. Penn State beat IUP 75-71 in the Bryce Jordan Center on November 2, 2014.

 Penn State's Kaliyah Mitchell (15) celebrates her score against Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Amy Fairman (24) during the second half of the Exhibition game. Penn State won 75-71 at the Bryce Jordan Center on November 2, 2014.

 From left, assistant coach Itoro Coleman and players Candice Agee (1) and Alex Harris (11) celebrate from the sidelines during the Penn State vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania Exhibition game. Penn State won 75-71 in the Bryce Jordan Center on November 2. 2014.

 West Virginia players celebrate the team's first goal from the sidelines at Jeffrey Field. West Virginia beat Penn State 2-1 on October 22, 2014.

Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Zhane Brooks (15) gives directions to her teammates during the Exhibition game against Penn State. Penn State won 75-71 at the Bryce Jordan Center on November 2, 2014.

Election Day 2014

Election poll workers, from left, Deidre Madrid, Malcolm Woollen and Bob Minard listen to Chris O'Reilly to pass the time on Election Day in the Unity Church of Jesus Christ in State College, Pa. on November 4, 2014.

Bob Minard, a resident of State College, spends his Election Day at the Unity Church of Jesus Christ in State College Pa. helping run the polls on November 4, 2014. Though there is a lot of down time throughout the day, Minard is confident this year will bring many voters to the polls.

Malcolm Woollen tells an animated story during down time at the polls at the Unity Church of Jesus Christ in State College, Pa. on November 4, 2014.

Moment

Bill Counsil, right, laughs with his neighbor about this weekend's block party in the gymnasium of Central Mountain High School in Mill Hall, Pa. on October 14, 2014. Counsil coaches the junior varsity girls' volleyball team at the high school in his spare time.

Defining Beauty

 Mark McGee-Pasceri, a senior majoring in industrial engineering, looks at his form in the mirror while doing reps of tricep pulldowns in the IM Building on Penn State's campus on September 29, 2014. McGee-Pasceri said his favorite gym on campus is the newly renovated IM Building because of the large variety of weight training machines.

Mark McGee-Pasceri, a senior majoring in industrial engineering, uses the chest fly machine to build muscle in his pecs in the IM Building on Penn State's campus on September 29, 2014. McGee-Pasceri said he tries to work out four times a week to stay in shape.

People Helping People

 Matthew Owens assists Tanya Roberts with her math homework in the LifeLink PSU room of the HUB on Penn State's campus on September 22, 2014. LifeLink PSU welcomed Owens to the staff this semester and said they are very excited to have him on board.

Jessica Clothiaux, left, shares a laugh with Tanya Roberts during LifeLink PSU's speech class in the HUB on Penn State's campus on September 22, 2014. Clothiaux works with LifeLink students multiple times a week to help build confidence in their speech skills.