Sun-Beams is a collection of links to stories, articles, photos, or videos I have come across that I believe will inspire, inform, or encourage you, as well as my favorite photo posted on my other blog, Violet Film, from the past week.
Class of ’12: Twice adopted grad with cerebral palsy defies odds – A sweet story about a young girl who was given a chance – something every child deserves.
Father of 19-year-old with Down syndrome: ‘I couldn’t be happier’ son will be allowed to play as senior – An update on the case of Eric Dompierre
Gymnast with Down syndrome Widnes carries Olympic Torch – Not the Special Olympics, the London Olympics – and she’s not the only Special Olympics athlete to carry the torch London 2012.
Bringing Home Keegan – Okay, so this link isn’t an inspiring story or a thought-provoking article, but it IS a bit of sunshine for our family. We learned this week that a local family has committed to adopt Keegan through Reece’s Rainbow. A playmate for Nathan! Woot! Consider supporting them if you can.
You may have seen the following video of Matt Woodrum, an eleven year old boy with cerebral palsy, running the 400m race at this school’s field day event. It’s about five minutes long, but definitely worth it. If you don’t have time to watch it today, come back on Tuesday – I’ve written a post about my reaction to it.
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