One story that has truly inspired my life was one that I saw televised a couple weeks ago on the local news station, KSL. It was about two mormon youth boys who have become friends. One is a normal, regular kid, while the other suffers from a debilitating illness. Together, these two work to make an impact on this world for the better.
Spencer Zimmerman, a youth in Gilbert, Arizona, is a shining star for people to look up to. Spencer’s friend, Dayton, has cerebral palsy and is confined to a wheel chair. Spencer wanted to do a triathlon with Dayton, because he like Dayton. Spencer feels like Dayton should be able to do what everyone else does.
Dayton loves the wind in his face and Spencer asked him if he wanted to run a triathlon with him. The way Dayton responds is if he blinks for yes and he doesn’t blink for no. Dayton started blinking a lot, and from there they started training for a triathlon.
You can only imagine how a thirteen year old had to endure pulling someone with him through a grueling triathlon. Spencer never gave up and felt the energy from his friend Dayton.
Not many teenagers these days have the heart and kindness to be able to do this for one of their friends. There’s something about these two that have helped want me to change and be a better person. Everyone in this life deserves a chance no matter of their circumstances or beliefs. This helps look in a deeper perspective of teaching us that we are all equal.
Out of this experience, Spencer doesn’t want to look like the hero out of this experience. He wants Dayton to be the hero. They are both the heroes, setting an example for people to follow, young and old.
More Information on Cerebral Palsy
http://www.caringforcerebralpalsy.com/
http://www.caringforcerebralpalsy.com/
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