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Post by corinne11 on Sept 8, 2016 10:04:16 GMT
My nephew is competing in the Paralympics in the Long Jump. He is 18 years old and he has dreamed of this day for many years. When he was young he came home one day and told my mum that he was always picked last for teams because he couldn't run as fast as the other kids. She showed him a newspaper clipping about the Paralympics and told him that if he worked hard at his sport one day he could be going too. During the past 3 years he has travelled and competed in Switzerland, London and last year won a Bronze medal in Doha in the World International Championships. Sadly my mum passed away last year but she inspired him to reach for his dreams and today walking out into that stadium he achieved them. We will be keeping our fingers crossed for him on Monday but whatever the outcome we are so proud of him. He has been growing is hair long and didn't want to cut it and he doesn't like shaving  but today he shaved and put his hair up in a man bun! So unreal to see the little boy who used to have his legs in plaster (from Botox- he has Cerebral Palsy) walking out there into that amazing stadium.   Corinne HE WON THE GOLD MEDAL!! First track and field gold medal for Australia, a PB by 11cm and a Paralympic record. We are so proud! The best bit was watching how happy he was.  I can't add a photo right now but his name is Brayden Davidson Thank you all for your words of support. Our family are over the moon! Corinne |
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Post by wellway on Sept 8, 2016 10:12:37 GMT
How wonderful. I hope he enjoys every minute of his time there. Good luck to him.
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Post by jenjie on Sept 8, 2016 10:28:23 GMT
What an amazing accomplishment! I hope this is an awesome experience for your nephew. I know you are so proud of him. I hope your mum gets a peek.
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Post by Patter on Sept 8, 2016 10:32:38 GMT
Oh how awesome! We taped it last night so I will watch for him!
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Post by eastcoastpea on Sept 8, 2016 11:10:24 GMT
That's awesome. I'll be rooting for him.
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Post by emelle64 on Sept 8, 2016 11:56:45 GMT
That's Wonderful! Congratulations to him. . A daughter of good friends of ours is competing for Canada and we are so proud of her! She's only 15 and is such a sweet girl. She's been doodling "Rio 2016" on everything for as long as I can remember and it's been so neat to see her dream come true.
Emelle
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Post by anniebeth24 on Sept 8, 2016 12:05:38 GMT
How fun to see a dream come true. Best of luck to him!
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Post by destined2bmom on Sept 8, 2016 12:16:43 GMT
How fabulous! I wish him lots of luck. It's great to see how supportive your family has been to him.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2016 12:21:26 GMT
How wonderful and I wish him all the best in following his dream.
I think everyone competing in the Paralympics deserve a medal just for getting there. Their passion and determination in overcoming adversity is inspirational. They're all winners in my book!
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Post by disneypal on Sept 8, 2016 12:22:54 GMT
Wow! That is wonderful! How exciting to have an Olympian in the family!
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Post by kelly8875 on Sept 8, 2016 12:29:31 GMT
Exciting! Good luck to him! A girl in my sons grade (senior) is competing too she didn't find out until a couple weeks ago she was a last minute addition. |
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Post by casii on Sept 8, 2016 12:30:08 GMT
So exciting! I hope he is able to enjoy and savor every moment. Such inspirations these athletes are!
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Post by auntkelly on Sept 8, 2016 12:54:04 GMT
How exciting! I hope he medals, but just getting to compete is an extraordinary accomplishment!
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Post by needtime2scrap on Sept 8, 2016 13:07:49 GMT
One of my former students is competing for Canada too! She's on the woman's sitting volleyball team. I was so excited because we caught a glimpse of her during the opening ceremonies when they walked in!
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Post by maurchclt on Sept 8, 2016 14:01:14 GMT
How exciting, what an accomplishment!
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Post by Jili on Sept 8, 2016 14:13:09 GMT
That's fantastic! I love hearing things like this. Best of luck to your nephew!
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Post by mimima on Sept 8, 2016 14:18:32 GMT
Awesome. So exciting
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Post by KikiPea on Sept 8, 2016 14:20:20 GMT
and best wishes to him!!!
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Post by River on Sept 8, 2016 14:23:56 GMT
Good luck to him! How very exciting this is for him and your family. I can tell how proud you are of him just reading your post!
Keep us updated please.
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Post by dillydally on Sept 8, 2016 16:02:27 GMT
That is so incredibly cool! I hope he has an amazing time competing and just soaking it all up!
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Post by carhoch on Sept 8, 2016 16:03:34 GMT
That is so cool  |
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Post by peabay on Sept 8, 2016 16:05:10 GMT
That is so great!
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Post by Anita on Sept 8, 2016 16:13:03 GMT
That's wonderful!
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Post by bc2ca on Sept 8, 2016 16:16:59 GMT
Best of luck to him!  |
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Post by stargazer on Sept 8, 2016 21:13:50 GMT
Inspiring Hope he has a wonderful experience! |
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Post by QueenoftheSloths on Sept 8, 2016 21:59:22 GMT
Rockin the man bun!
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Post by buggirl47 on Sept 8, 2016 22:02:18 GMT
this brought tears to my eyes. Love it!! rooting for him!
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Post by hosschick on Sept 8, 2016 23:35:23 GMT
That is so exciting! I'll be rooting for him on Monday!  |
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Post by anniefb on Sept 9, 2016 1:15:35 GMT
That's wonderful. All the best to your nephew!
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Post by tincin on Sept 9, 2016 1:23:12 GMT
Good for him. My friends' nephew is also competing. He plays basketball. His aunt and uncle are thrilled.
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but today he shaved and put his hair up in a man bun! So unreal to see the little boy who used to have his legs in plaster (from Botox- he has Cerebral Palsy) walking out there into that amazing stadium. 
I can't add a photo right now but his name is Brayden Davidson
