On the first episode of Survivor: Nicaragua, Kelly Bruno explained to her fellow castmates that she had a prosthetic leg. This being reality TV, some smugly decided that she was vying for the pity vote. Then, on the second episode, when Bruno didn’t founder in a physical challenge but mastered it — with a prosthetic leg, thank you very much — the tribe mates were stunned. “She’s as athletic as
The following article was printed in the Baseball Assistance Team (B.A.T.) Winter 2010 Newsletter. The primary objective of the Baseball Assistance Team is to aid those members of the “baseball family” most in need. B.A.T. strives to provide a means of support to people who are unable to help themselves. Through charitable contributions from corporations, foundations and individuals, B.A.T. is there to assist those with financial, psychological or physical burdens.
Jake Bainter, now 9 years old, struggled to find his place until sports became a part of his life. click here to read the full story
Scout has been a POA patient since 1999. http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-243-297–13225-0,00.html
Kids often ask Scout Bassett, of Palm Desert, California, if she wishes she had two normal legs. Bassett, 18, answers, “No. I have never known anything different, and it would seem weird to me. Besides, if it weren’t for the missing leg, I wouldn’t have the opportunities I have today!” What she means is she has learned important lessons about overcoming big challenges to reach your goals. “When you are
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