“Everybody calls me ‘Pops’ which is short for ‘Papa Smurf’ and that’s cause of the way I look." Pops describes himself as “angry with a chip on my shoulder” even when he was young.

Gabby visited Elevate Branson recently, with a group of high school students taking a tour and learning more about our programs and services. She participates in GoCaps -- the Greater Ozarks...