A Wheelchair Stunt Master, 3-D Printer Gives Boy a New Hand and more Amazing Special Needs Videos
Its Friday! Kick back, relax and watch five recently published videos of individuals with disabilities overcoming their challenges. Get inspired!
1. Wheelchair Stunt Master Knows No Limits
Aaron Fotheringham, also known as Wheelz knows no limits. This wheelchair stunt master can do more tricks with his wheelchair than you can with a skateboard. Aaron Fotheringham has Spina Bifida and been using a wheelchair full time since he was 8. Check out his latest antics in the video above!
2. The Best Sportsmanship of the Year
Steve Hartman of the CBS Evening News meets the Olivet Eagles, a middle school football team who took a fledgling player under their wing and executed what may be the most successful play of all time. Box of tissues needed for this one.
3. Mushy Finds His Voice
When he arrived at the school, Musharaf “Mushy” Asghar could barely talk, was badly bullied, and had just a 34 per cent attendance record. Watch Mushy as he finds his voice and delivers this amazing speech to his classmates. Share this with anyone who needs a little inspiration today!
4. 3-D Printer Gives Boy a New Hand
Two years ago, Paul McCarthy began searching for an inexpensive yet functional prosthetic hand for his son Leon, who was born without fingers on one of his hands. McCarthy came across a video online with detailed instruction on how to use a 3-D printer to make a prosthetic hand for his son.
5. An Aaron Rodgers Surprise
Green Bay Packers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers might be out for a few weeks with a fractured collarbone, but that doesn't mean he can't get one of his fans really, really excited.
Tzvi Schectman is the Family Coordinator for the Friendship Circle of Michigan and the Editor of the the Friendship Circle Blog. You can connect with Tzvi on LinkedIn and Google+