Spared: A Path to Fueling Hope and Quenching Pain

What is often the backdrop for an extraordinary tale of survival and hope? Tragedy.

On October 21, 1989, airline TAN SAHSA’s Boeing 727-200, flying from San José to Miami with stops in Managua and Tegucigalpa, met a devastating fate as it crashed into Cerro de Hula. Out of 146 passengers on Flight 414, only 11 survived. Among them were Vivian Pellas and her husband Carlos Pellas. Vivian is a woman whose story defies the odds and embodies resilience. Her life was “forged through fire,” as she confronted unimaginable challenges and emerged not just alive but transformed.

Now, Vivian dedicates her life to saving others, using her experiences to inspire change. With immense faith and an unyielding spirit, she turns her tragedy into a mission, alleviating the suffering of countless children through her non-profit, APROQUEN. Her journey speaks to the power of hope and the strength of the human spirit.

In Spared, discover:

1. How one woman's faith and determination can ignite hope in the darkest times.
2. Valuable lessons on overcoming adversity and finding purpose in the aftermath of tragedy.
3. How to join Vivian in her mission to transform lives, and see how you can make a difference in the world.

Vivian Pellas opens the door to her journey from survivor to an embodiment of hope, reminding us that no matter the challenges, we have the power to heal and envision a better tomorrow.

Vivian Pellas is a beacon of resilience and transformation in Central America. A burn survivor turned visionary, her life's journey exemplifies the power of the human spirit to turn personal tragedy into a force for good. Driven by a deep commitment to make a difference, Vivian founded APROQUEN, a pioneering center dedicated to providing life-saving care for burned children in Nicaragua, uplifting lives and shaping a brighter future for the children of Central America.An international speaker and author, Vivian's remarkable work has captured global attention, with features in Fortune and Bloomberg. Her achievements have earned her distinguished honors, including "The Great Cross of Merit Pro Merito Melitensi" from the Knights of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, as well as recognition from UNICEF and the United Nations. Vivian Pellas continues to inspire countless people with her story of courage, compassion, and enduring impact.