Waukesha Christmas Parade attack, new exhibit focuses on healing [Video]

WAUKESHA, Wis. – A photography exhibit in Waukesha lets the victims of the 2021 Christmas Parade attack share their stories with the community, and helps put the focus on healing.

When Shannon Fischer takes out a camera, it’s always to help others build self-confidence.

“People get really nervous about being in front of the camera,” Fischer said.

They’re in good hands. Fischer spent 20 years as a mental health nurse before focusing on this new career. Her background helped her and her subjects in a new exhibit.

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“She went through a lot.  She had pretty severe injuries.  But dance is what really helped her get through that,” added Fischer.

The walls of the Waukesha Civic Theatre lobby are filled with portraits of people impacted by the 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade attack.

Five photographers volunteered to photograph 60 people for an exhibit called ‘Reframing Resilience.’

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