Brian Sirgutz's Blog
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Special Olympics
- Posted on 03.23.09
"A few years ago at the Special Olympics, nine contestants, all physically or mentally disabled, assembled at the starting line for the 100-yard dash.
At the gun, they all started out, not exactly in a dash, but with a determination to run the race to the finish and win. All, that is, except one boy who stumbled on the asphalt, tumbled over a couple of times and began to cry. The other eight heard the boy. They slowed down and looked back. They all turned around and went back. Every one of them.
One girl with Down's Syndrome bent down and kissed him and said "This will make it better." All nine linked arms and walked across the finish line together. Everyone in the stadium stood, and the cheering went on for several minutes. People who were there are still telling the story. Why? Because deep down we know one thing:
What matters most in this life is more than winning for ourselves. What truly matters in this life is helping others win.
Related causes: Community, Health, Human Rights, Youth
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This story raises the hair on the back of neck and brings tears to my eyes. I dream of the day I can see Tanner lined up at that starting line. It will take a community of action and change to stem the tide of children being diagnosed every minute with cognitive delays and Autism. Thank you for CauseCast. Hopefully CauseCast will be the spark that ignites the flame of the spirit of special olympics with in the heart of the world!