Inspirational Athletes with Cerebral Palsy

Sam Broughton

Australian instructor uses martial arts physicality, teachings to thrive

“Martial arts caused me to constantly re-evaluate where I am both mentally and physically…Once I understand how each limb makes the movement work I go about working out how to use the motor skills I do have to bring about the same end result.”

- Sam Broughton

Dick Hoyt

Race by race
a father’s love lifts son

“Everyone says a child changes your life. We knew that our son Rick was about to change our lives in ways we never could have predicted.”

- Richard “Dick” Hoyt, Sr.

LINDA MASTANDREA

Wheelchair sports created confidence in Chicago athlete

“There are sports and adaptations for everyone, no matter what physical limitations you might have. Life is short. Make the most of every opportunity that comes your way.”

- Linda Mastandrea

JACK RUNSER

Bodybuilder powers his way through sport and life

“The biggest challenge is people telling me, ‘No, you can’t do that.’”

- Jack Runser

JERRY TRAYLOR

Athlete proves that success is a worthwhile climb

“I just wanted to be involved, test my limits, and see who I was.”

- Jerry Traylor

MARTY TURCIOS

Golfer, founder of Therapeutic Golf Foundation

“Teaching a student how to GO golfing is more important than teaching a student how to golf”

- Marty Turcios

AHKEEL WHITEHEAD

Paralympic hopeful sets high hopes for his future

“I owe my parents everything because without them always encouraging, I could never compete. They just never created the idea that I can’t do it. I am just a mirror that shows all of their efforts, and everything they’ve done.”

- Ahkeel Whitehead

DUNCAN WYETH

Cyclist, paralympian uses sport to reach new heights

“When I was growing up, I believed that I could do the same things other people my age did. But I knew there would be times when I would have to do those things differently.”

Source : Cerebal Palsy.Org