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Marc Copani, the former WWE Superstar best known as Muhammad Hassan, is putting the lessons behind an extraordinary second act into Wrestling with Adversity: How to Deal with Life’s Challenges. The 240-page book is available for pre-order now through Barnes & Noble and Amazon ahead of its October 8 release from G&D Media. The official book trailer is now available to watch on Instagram.

In his early 20s, Copani went from WWE’s Ohio Valley Wrestling developmental system to national television, quickly becoming one of the company’s most talked-about villains and appearing opposite Hulk Hogan, Shawn Michaels, John Cena and The Undertaker. His run ended abruptly in 2005 after a controversial SmackDown storyline collided with the London bombings. The rise, backlash and aftermath were revisited in the 2025 Dark Side of the Ring season finale, “Becoming Muhammad Hassan.”

Copani uses that experience as the starting point, then focuses on what came next: returning to college, building a new career as a history teacher and school administrator and learning to see adversity as a beginning rather than an end. He now serves as Director of Human Resources for the Fulton City School District in New York. Through his story, the book offers steps to help readers change their perspective, move through disappointment and begin building again.

“When wrestling ended, I had to figure out who I was without the future I had planned for myself,” said Copani. “Wrestling with Adversity is about changing the way you see disappointment, taking the next step and realizing that one ending does not get to decide the rest of your life.”

The book has already earned praise from nine-time world champion Chris Jericho, who writes that Copani “used the lessons he learned in pro wrestling (both good and bad) to rebuild & restructure his life.”

Wrestling with Adversity: How to Deal with Life’s Challenges is listed in paperback, eBook and audiobook formats. Follow Marc Copani on X and Instagram.

ABOUT MARC COPANI:

Marc Copani is an author, educator and retired professional wrestler best known for portraying Muhammad Hassan, one of WWE’s most talked-about villains of the mid-2000s. Born and raised in the Syracuse, New York area, he trained in Ohio Valley Wrestling, then WWE’s developmental territory, where he performed as Mark Magnus and held the OVW Heavyweight Championship before debuting as Hassan on Monday Night Raw in December 2004.

Copani’s rise on WWE television was fast, placing him opposite such headliners as Hulk Hogan, Shawn Michaels, John Cena and The Undertaker. His run ended abruptly in 2005 after a controversial SmackDown storyline aired on the day of the London bombings and the Muhammad Hassan character was removed from television. Two decades later, Copani revisited the experience in “Becoming Muhammad Hassan,” the Season 6 finale of VICE TV’s Dark Side of the Ring.

After leaving WWE, Copani returned to college and built a second career in public education. He earned a bachelor’s degree in adolescent education and social studies, a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction and a certificate of advanced studies in educational leadership from SUNY Oswego. He went on to work as a world history teacher, assistant principal and junior high school principal and currently serves as Director of Human Resources for the Fulton City School District. His path from the ring to school leadership now informs Wrestling with Adversity: How to Deal with Life’s Challenges, his new personal-growth book arriving October 8, 2026 from G&D Media.

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Gold, Silver and Bronze honors recognize Helpany and United Zion across Fall Prevention, Creative Use of AI and Quality—following a 70% reduction in falls and culminating in zero falls.

Phoenix, AZ, September 18, 2026

Senior care has long been built around responding to incidents after they happen. Helpany is working to change that equation by giving care teams earlier insight into changes in resident well-being, mobility and fall risk, all without cameras or microphones. At the center of all three recognitions is one achievement: United Zion achieved zero falls. That work has earned Helpany and United Zion three honors at the 16th annual McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards.

Helpany’s AI- and radar-powered care platform, and its work with United Zion Retirement Community received Gold in Fall Prevention, Silver in Creative Use of AI, and Bronze in Quality. The McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards recognize innovations across senior living, skilled nursing and home care that improve safety, operations and quality of life. Gold, Silver and Bronze winners across 14 categories were selected by an independent panel of 24 long-term care stakeholders.

“We are incredibly proud to partner with forward-thinking communities like United Zion that are willing to challenge what is possible in senior care,” said Sandro Cilurzo, CEO and Co-Founder of Helpany. “By embracing a proactive approach to care, United Zion is setting a new benchmark for the industry and demonstrating what care can look like. Their achievement shows what is possible when strong care teams are empowered by AI and share a common ambition to improve resident outcomes.”

Falls remain the leading cause of injury among adults 65 and older, with more than 14 million older adults—or approximately one in four—reporting a fall each year, according to the CDC.

Helpany addresses this challenge with Paul, its AI- and radar-powered device designed to help care teams recognize risk earlier. Installed on the ceiling of a resident’s apartment, Paul continuously analyzes individual movement patterns without cameras or microphones, including changes in gait and mobility, sleep, bathroom frequency and sedentary behavior. Helpany’s AI identifies meaningful changes and conditions that may indicate a resident is at increased risk and flags them for the care team. This gives caregivers actionable insights to investigate potential concerns and intervene earlier—while preserving residents’ privacy, dignity and independence.

The results at United Zion Retirement Community, the first senior living community in Pennsylvania to implement Helpany, demonstrate the potential of that approach. The results showed a clear month-over-month progression. Falls declined meaningfully in January, improved further in February, and by March, United Zion had reduced falls by more than 80% compared with the 2025 baseline. Then, in April, the community reached a milestone that once seemed almost impossible: zero falls. Across the four-month period, United Zion achieved an overall 70% reduction in falls—demonstrating the impact of moving from reacting to incidents to proactively identifying and addressing risk.

Helpany’s AI-powered service plan assessment also found that 1 in 3 care plans required realignment, meaning documented care levels no longer fully reflected residents’ evolving needs and risks. With greater insights into residents’ day-to-day patterns, care teams can adjust support earlier and help ensure each resident receives the appropriate level of care at the appropriate time.

For United Zion, the technology has become part of a broader effort to use objective resident insights to strengthen care decisions while preserving residents’ privacy, dignity, and independence.

Meaningful results across Helpany communities include:

• United Zion Retirement Community: Achieved zero falls in April 2026, following a month-over-month improvement that included a more than 80% reduction in March compared with the 2025 baseline. Across the four-month period, falls were reduced by approximately 70%, while insights from Helpany contributed to the realignment of one in three care plans.

• Fellowship Square Mesa: Increased resident presence in memory care from 92.9% to 97.0%, representing approximately 270 additional resident days per year and an estimated $78,000+ in annual ALTCS/Medicaid savings by helping residents spend fewer days in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities.

• Glencroft Center for Modern Aging – Sarah’s Place: Recorded zero nighttime falls for three consecutive months across its 24-unit memory care neighborhood, alongside more than 250 proactive interventions.

• Arroyo Gardens: Achieved a 64% reduction in total falls, zero fall-related 911 calls, and a 57% reduction in general injuries after implementing Helpany across its senior living community.

• Across Helpany communities: Proactive care has contributed to up to 80% fewer 911 calls and up to 22% more caregiver time available, helping care teams focus their time where residents need it most.

The recent recognition comes as Helpany continues to grow nationally, supporting senior living providers across Arizona, Pennsylvania, Texas and Georgia. The company also recently expanded its leadership team.

“Technology should strengthen human care, not complicate it,” Cilurzo said. “Our goal is to give caregivers more time, more clarity and more confidence to do what they do best: care for people. These awards reinforce that proactive, privacy-first AI can help shape a safer and more dignified future for senior living.”

Learn more at helpany.com.

About Helpany

Helpany is transforming resident care and fall prevention in long-term care communities with Paul, its AI-powered motion-monitoring device. Designed for all levels of care, Paul senses resident movement patterns without cameras or microphones, helping care teams identify potential fall risks and early signs of health decline. It also helps uncover discrepancies between planned and actual care, supporting more accurate care planning and resource allocation. Helpany and its senior living partners have received national recognition for their work in proactive care and fall prevention. At the 2026 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards, Helpany and United Zion Retirement Community received Gold for Fall Prevention, Silver for Creative Use of AI and Bronze for Quality. In 2025, Helpany and Fellowship Square Mesa received Gold for Innovator of the Year, Gold for Resident Monitoring and Safety, Silver for Fall Prevention and Best of Show, the competition’s highest distinction. Helpany has also received the LeadingAge Arizona Innovation Award.

For more information, visit helpany.com.

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Waterbird Window Cleaning is helping Florida’s commercial properties improve exterior clarity, strengthen safety conditions, and maintain higher visibility performance through refined glass‑care practices designed for modern business environments. These enhanced standards support better lighting, safer walkways, and more professional presentation across high‑traffic commercial facilities.

Clermont, Florida

Waterbird Window Cleaning Raises Visibility Standards for Florida’s Commercial Buildings

Waterbird Window Cleaning is redefining visibility expectations for commercial buildings across Florida by strengthening clarity‑driven exterior care practices that support safer, brighter, and more efficient business environments. As commercial properties continue to face rising demands for presentation, operational readiness, and customer experience, Waterbird’s refined clarity protocols offer measurable improvements in how facilities maintain exterior glass throughout the year.

Clear, unobstructed glass is more than a visual preference—it is a functional requirement for modern commercial environments. Improved visibility supports safer walkways, stronger lighting conditions, and more professional presentation for storefronts, office buildings, medical facilities, hospitality properties, and industrial sites. By elevating clarity standards, Waterbird is helping Florida businesses maintain environments that are easier to navigate, more welcoming to customers, and better aligned with today’s property‑performance expectations.

Expanded Service Coverage Across Florida

Although Waterbird Window Cleaning is based in Clermont, the company now supports commercial clients throughout Central Florida and continues expanding coverage across additional regions of the state. This broader reach allows businesses in multiple counties to benefit from Waterbird’s structured exterior‑care methods, including high‑clarity window maintenance, precision glass treatment, and visibility‑focused cleaning protocols. As Florida’s commercial landscape grows, Waterbird’s statewide availability ensures that more facilities can maintain consistent exterior clarity regardless of property size or industry type.

Safety and Clarity Protocols Designed for High‑Demand Facilities

Waterbird’s updated safety and clarity protocols were developed to meet the needs of high‑traffic commercial environments where visibility directly affects daily operations. These protocols include detailed glass‑care techniques, environmentally conscious cleaning solutions, and structured maintenance schedules that reduce buildup and improve long‑term clarity. By focusing on safety‑driven visibility improvements, Waterbird helps commercial properties reduce hazards, enhance natural light flow, and maintain inspection‑ready presentation throughout the year.

Supporting Florida Businesses With Reliable Exterior Care

Commercial buildings rely on consistent exterior maintenance to remain competitive and operationally efficient. Waterbird’s clarity‑focused services help reduce visual obstructions, improve curb appeal, and support better customer experiences. Whether maintaining storefronts, office complexes, medical facilities, or hospitality properties, Waterbird’s methods ensure that commercial buildings remain bright, professional, and aligned with modern safety expectations.

Book a No‑Cost In‑Person Estimate

Florida commercial property owners can request a no‑cost in‑person estimate to review clarity‑focused exterior‑care options tailored to their building’s needs. Waterbird Window Cleaning provides structured, reliable service designed to support safer, brighter, and more professional commercial environments.

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