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Runner with Dwarfism: There is No Typical Marathon BodyDwarf Siblings Live Large at College One day Young came across a YouTube video of Team Hoyt . Rick Hoyt, 51, has cerebral palsy , but his father, Dick Hoyt, 72, pushes him in a wheelchair during runs, pulls him in a special boat during swims
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Stilt Walker Trekking Around Michigan for Charity
as part of an effort to raise money for the United Cerebral Palsy of Michigan nonprofit. The 29-year-old Deerfield resident has mild cerebral palsy . His "Walk for No Limits" kicked off April 12 in
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No Challenge Too Big for Girl Born Without Eyes or Noseis impressed with her spirit and her talent. He, too, has been blind since birth and uses a walker because of cerebral palsy . "She is very technologically savvy," said Long, who is from Fuquay-Varina, N.C. "We both want to go into
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Man Buys $92K Baseball Card For Sick Sonsaid his condition is similar to Angelman syndrome, a neuro-genetic disorder that is sometimes misdiagnosed with cerebral palsy or autism, according to the Angelman Syndrome Foundation. "Alex is all I have," he said. LeBlanc said he hopes
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Girl, 9, Saves Mom From Diabetic Attack While Driving
diabetics. She said that she will soon be on the list for a new pancreas. With a daughter and a 16-year-old son with cerebral palsy , she says she needs to be in top form. For now, she's happy that both she and Aleksandra are unscathed. "Every
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5 Bizarre Online Hoaxes, Including Manti Te'o's Fake Girlfriendhoaxes that were all too successful. 1. Dave on Wheels "Dave on Wheels" was a 24-year-old quadriplegic with cerebral palsy who used special technology to communicate online via his blog, Twitter, and Facebook. His inspirational words and
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Ex-Madam Uses Her Sex Skills to Run 'Brothel' for Disabledhad sex before." Such was the case with Alexander Freeman , a 25-year-old American filmmaker who was born with cerebral palsy and craves intimacy but has never had sexual intercourse. "It's not just the act, but to touch another person
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After Son's Death, Family Adopts Two Disabled Childrenher toddler-sized wheelchair, unable to interact with her new family because of her disabilities, which include cerebral palsy and a genetic disorder called 1p36 deletion, which renders her unable to speak. But a few days ago, the three-year-old
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Middle Schoolers' Act of Sportsmanship Goes Viral
world commending them as true sportsmen. Jared, 13, who moved to Brentwood just one year ago from Florida, has cerebral palsy , a congenital disorder that leaves him wheelchair-bound and with the physical capabilities of roughly a six-month-old
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Florida Teen Dies After Disabled Mom Loses Custodymother with six herniated discs and carpal tunnel syndrome in both her wrists, unable to take care of Marie, who had cerebral palsy and suffered from life-threatening seizures. Marie, who was in state custody despite pleas from her mother that
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Ohio Man Sentenced to One Month After Teasing Disabled GirlCourtesy Tricia Knight An Ohio man faces one month of jail time for teasing and taunting a 1o-year-old girl with cerebral palsy after a video of the incident went viral. On Nov. 27, Judge John A. Poulos of the Canton Municipal Court sentenced
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Deaf Quadriplegic David Rose Leaves Touching Farewell Blogaround anymore so there are people I want to thank and few things want to say." Rose was born with severe athetoid cerebral palsy , which rendered him a quadriplegic. The part of his brain that processed sound was also damaged, leaving him deaf
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Illinois Eighth-Grader With Cerebral Palsy Scores Dream Touchdown
but this moment was especially meaningful for Jack, who has cerebral palsy and relies on his wheelchair for mobility. "It was a great he's a rock star." To read Jack McGraw's blog about his cerebral palsy , click here.
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Student With Cerebral Palsy Gets Wrestling 'Win'Some I really want to show you a lesson for all of us about the value of sportsmanship. It comes from two middle school wrestlers in Tennessee Jared. Who has terrible policy and his opponent just how they'd never met which makes what Justin did that much more special. Pulled Jared on his back he
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Student With Cerebral Palsy Wins Wrestling Matchto call this extraordinary doesn't even begin to describe it. Take a closer look. You see, jared stevens has cerebral palsy . But he doesn't let that stop him. He wants to wrestle. He asked coach if he could get on the mat. That's
to describe it. Take a closer look. You see, jared stevens has cerebral palsy . But he doesn't let that stop him. He wants to wrestle. He asked coach if he could get on the mat. That's -
Student with Cerebral Palsy Scores TouchdownJack McGraw, an 8th grader with cerebral palsy achieved his dream by scoring a touchdown.
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Epsom Salts and Infant Cerebral PalsyCurrently 13 of all cases of cerebral palsy are linked to premature birth. But doctors have discovered receive the salt cut their risk for moderate to severe cerebral palsy by 45%. Doctors theorize that the treatment help
Currently 13 of all cases of cerebral palsy are linked to premature birth. But doctors have discovered a simple but effective treatment that lowers the risk for this neurological disordermothers receive the -- salt cut their risk for moderate to severe cerebral palsy by 45%. Doctors theorize that the treatment help stabilize blood vessels in the mother thereby keeping oxygen supply to the baby's brain. -
Cerebral Palsy Sparks Brothers' Triathlon Planthe bonds are formed outside. But cayden has been relegated to the sideline for most of his life. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy , unable to walk or talk. It was really hard for them to bond. Conner wished that cayden could come out and play
been relegated to the sideline for most of his life. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy , unable to walk or talk. It was really hard for them to bond. Conner wished that cayden could come out and play -
Cerebral Palsy Kid's Inspirational Runand year old Woodruff determined to run with the rest of the class. But it wasn't long before was believed it. Cerebral palsy and was told he didn't have to run that race if he could citadel. Making his way around that traffic is proud mom
of the class. But it wasn't long before -- was believed it. Cerebral palsy and was told he didn't have to run that race if he could citadel. -- Making his way around that traffic is -
Boy With Cerebral Palsy Competes in TriathlonHIM. I THINK THAT HAD BEEN ON HIS MIND MORE THAN WE KNOW AS A PARENT. Reporter: CAYDEN LONG WAS DIAGNOSED WITH CEREBRAL PALSY SHORTLY AFTER BIRTH. DOCTORS BELIEVED HE WOULD NEVER WALK OR TALK. PEOPLE DON'T REALIZE THAT WHEN YOU'RE SPECIAL
THAN WE KNOW AS A PARENT. Reporter: CAYDEN LONG WAS DIAGNOSED WITH CEREBRAL PALSY SHORTLY AFTER BIRTH. DOCTORS BELIEVED HE WOULD NEVER WALK OR TALK. PEOPLE DON'T REALIZE THAT WHEN YOU'RE SPECIAL NEEDS AND IN A
