From the Edge of Death to the Top of His Class
A decade ago, Danny M. Ellerd weighed just 90 pounds—homeless, broken by 20 years of opiate addiction, living in tents and abandoned houses. Jail refused him. He was too sick, too far gone. Even the system gave up.
But rock bottom became his turning point.
Through Hope Is Alive Ministries, he fought—day by grueling day. No Hollywood ending. Just raw, relentless consistency.

Today?
Over 3–4 years sober
Managing a recovery home
4.0 GPA in Computer Information Systems at OSU-OKC
Multiple programming certifications
Leadership roles, sponsorship, advocacy
Author of his own story: Recovery is Possible
His past? A fading nightmare—no longer in control.
Recovery isn’t a dramatic movie scene.

It’s showing up when no one’s watching, choosing the hard road every single ordinary day… until those days build an extraordinary life.
Danny proves: No one is too lost. Hope is alive.