Inspirational Friday
Abbie Dorn a mother of triples became a paraplegic after giving birth to her child. The doctor nicked her uterus during the birth of the third triple. Her heart stopped and her brain was deprived of oxygen, which caused her to suffer severe brain damage. She cannot move on her own and she only communicates by blinking. The father divorced her shortly after, and had complete custody during the last five years. He refused custody rights to the mother because of her condition and he didn't want the grandparents to have any influence on their five old children. The grandparents brought him to court for visitation rights and the announcement just became public that they did win and they were granted three times a year visitation at their home in North Carolina. The father lives in Los Angeles, so the children will travel back to east to visit their mother. The grandmother stated that when "she talks about the children Abbie gets very excited and starts blinking continuously."
Pahm, S. (March 24, 2011). Judge to Decide if Paralyzed Mon Has Right To See Her Kids. Paralyzed Mother Abbie Dorn Cannot Eat, Speak or Move. Retrieved March 25, 2011, from
Cameron Clapp was told by his doctors that he would never be able walk again at the age of 15, due to getting hit by a train. He lost three limbs, two legs above his knees, and right arm up to his shoulder. He learned how to walk with prosthetic legs and then running became his passion. He did not just stop at running he also skies. He states it was frustrating to learn balance with two prosthetic legs, but he did not allow that to prevent him to live. His unstoppable determination has been an inspiration to others that have become amputees. Jake Speed lost his arm and part of both his legs from being caught in a blizzard. Thanks to Clapp and sharing his motivational spirit Speed is also skiing and he states "it would have never happened without Clapps determination and sharing his passion for life."
abc. (March 23, 2011). Disabled skier hopes to inspire others. Retrieved March 25, 2011, from http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/assignment_7&id=8030999
Seattle baseball player for the Mariners, Ichiro Suzuki donates $1.2 million to Japan's earthquake and tsunami disaster. The Mariners stated that "they will match any front office employee and fan donations and will also hold a silent donation for Japan's disaster relief.
Frajerman, C. (March 18, 2011). Ichiro Suzuki donates $1.2 million to Japanese Disaster relief.
Retrieved March 25, 2011, from http://www.nesn.com/2011/03/ichiro-suzuki-donates-12-million-to-japanese-disaster-relief.html
Emily Bear a six year old playing Mozart her grandmother discovered her four years ago at the age of two. Her grandmother a concert pianist. Must see the video to the right.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUx4t4W4eVY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUx4t4W4eVY
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