Soccer Star Doesn't Let Losing a Leg Deter Her From Goal
Avid soccer player Bree McMahon was undeterred after an accident took her leg in her final year at high school. Keeping herself fixed on her goal, she is now running again.
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'Backwards Bill' Runs NYC Marathon in Wheelchair to Show Disabled Kids How to Stay Active
Every one of the more than 45,000 runners expected to finish the 2013 ING New York City Marathon on November 3 brings to the race their own motivation and reason for running. Bill Reilly is running in his 30th marathon to demonstrate the great strides people living with cerebral palsy can make when offered access to the right services.
Indigenous Barefoot Boys Pride Of Mexico for Basketball Wins
It was through sheer force of will and spirit -- and not fancy sneakers -- that a group of indigenous boys from the mountains of Mexico won a world youth basketball tournament, trouncing their opponents even while several players ran barefoot. The boys, even with their short stature, won with scores ranging from 40-16 to 86-3, according to their local Oaxaca state government, which hailed them as returning heroes Thursday.
Boy Asks for 'Fancy Jogger Pusher' so He Can Race With Disabled Brother
An Edmond, Oklahoma boy wrote to a television station about his brother who has cerebral palsy. The words, the penmanship are clearly those of a young child, but the compassion and caring speaks of a much older soul.
Disability Kept Him From Soccer Stardom, But His Own Animated Super Hero Turns Disease into Strength
Aaron D'Errico always wanted to play soccer like his superstar dad who led the USA Men's National soccer team, but since birth, his leg muscles have been damaged by disease. His determination to overcome, however, blossomed in his imagination where he visualized his victories through a comic soccer superhero named Ammon. The hero, Ammon, is a medical student with cerebral palsy who secretly dreams of being a soccer star – like his father – but during his search for a cure, he gains superpowers through a blend of science and spirit. Aaron himself has become an inspiring hero to Marvel comics icon Stan Lee, and may become a mentor to an upcoming artist thanks to his online contest offering $2,000 to an aspiring illustrator.
Twin Gives Up Olympic Spot So Sister Can Compete
The twin sisters have competed together in biathlon careers that have spanned 15 years. Their shooting and cross-country skiing earned each of them spots on the US Olympic team in the 2006 games. But this year, luck dealt one a brutal blow as she fell ill and missed the qualifying races that could have earned her the fifth spot on the five-person team. The other competed well and earned a spot, but last week said she was declining the opportunity to compete in Sochi — so that the other could take her place.
Outdoorsman Makes Final Journey by Boat Instead of Hearse
Every year when the weather warmed enough, Ronald Bloss Sr. would tow his fishing boat to the river. The Pennsylvania man would spend all day on the water. Bloss died of cancer Saturday at age 78, but he took one last boat ride. His family brought his boat to the Diehl Funeral Home in Mount Wolf and hoisted Bloss' casket aboard his johnboat for one final trip to the cemetery.
Family Goes to Playoff Despite Cancer - With Encouragement From 49ers Themselves
Even though his favorite team, the San Francisco 49ers, lost yesterday, Brian Rozelle, who has terminal cancer, will never forget the cheers echoing from his football idols who sent him an email after his family decided to trek up to Seattle for the playoff game.
Tribal Ski Programs Help to Heal America
Pajarito Mountain Ski Area in New Mexico launched a snow sports outreach in January to benefit the tribal youth of New Mexico and Arizona. Ski instructors, including former Olympian Suze Chapstick Chaffee, taught kids and chaperones of the Laguna, Acoma, Ohkey Owingeh and Pajoaque Pueblos the basics of skiing down their Los Alamos Mountains. The resort also extended a special $25 price to tribal youth, inviting them back.
Sportsmanship Alive and Well at Olympics - Canada Coach Lends Ski to Russian
In true Olympic spirit, Canada's head cross-country ski coach Justin Wadsworth rushed to help a Russian skier after the athlete crashed in the semi-final of the men's freestyle sprint and broke one of his skis.
In Coma After Horrific Golf Team Car Crash, Survivor Goes to State Finals
A high school golfer in Grayling, Michigan has overcome terrible tragedy and brain injury to qualify for the state finals where he played last weekend in memory of two fallen friends.
91-Year-Old Woman Breaks Marathon Record
Harriette Line Thompson, a cancer survivor and last living sibling in her family, just shattered the world record with the fastest time in a marathon for a woman over 90 years old.
From Dark Horse to Derby Winner: The Unlikely Story of California Chrome
The story behind this year's Kentucky Derby Winner is similar, with its shades of a hero story, to the winning saga of Secretariat.
Spontaneous Praise Breaks Out for WWII Vet During 8K Race
A 95-year-old veteran in full dress uniform came outside on the street to encourage and cheer runners in an 8K race but the admiration was turned on himself when the athletes began spontaneously shaking his hand in a tribute for his military service. A San Jose reporter happened to capture the scene on video as Joe Bell became inundated with runners wanting to shake his hand.
Rich Soccer Player Donates All his Stuff to Charity
A European footballer, Markus Rosenberg, must have grown to love the Birmingham area because before leaving as a consequence of his contract not being renewed, he gave everything in his home to a Northfield charity shop.
California Teen Lauded for Starting Special-Needs Sports Leagues
Tyler Barbee wanted to find a way to get his brother, who has autism, more engaged with the world. "So I figured that to get Connor interacting with others, I should start a league."
Iraqi War Zone Orphan Wows X Factor in Adoption Tear-jerker (Update)
Emmanuel Kelly, a victim and survivor of chemical warfare in Iraq, doesn't know how old he is. But, thanks to his hero, an Australian woman who adopted him and his brother, he managed to overcome disability and tragedy to become a wonderful singer. This video features his heart-wrenching debut on The X Factor, when he sang John Lennon's Imagine.
Obama Singing Al Green is Now a Free Ringtone
President Obama's falsetto rendition of Al Green at an Apollo Theater fundraiser last week is now available as a ringtone. His official website is offering a free download of the President singing his favorite line of the soulful hit, Let's Stay Together.
Irish School Performs the Cup Song With 600 Kids
16 year-old Laoise Nolan performs a really cool version of The Cup Song with 600 students (and staff) at a school in Ireland.
Pakistani Fish Seller Makes Good in UK, Gets Recording Deal After Fish Song Goes Viral
Former East London fish seller Muhammad Shahid Nazir shot to fame this month after a video of his fish song went viral attracting more than 6.3 million views: Come on ladies/Come on ladies/One pound fish. He quit market trading after the video became so popular he was offered a recording deal, according to the BBC in early December.
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