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Goo Goo Dolls Bring Up Armless Fan For Amazing Live Performance

Kyle Dowling — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 16:38:24 +0000

Whatever problems you have going on in life, they’ll probably be either gone or dwindled down tremendously after watching 18-year-old George Dennehy in action. Recently, the teen performed alongside the Goo Goo Dolls in concert at Musikfest 2012, where he played a flawless version of the band’s hit ‘Iris.’ Oh, and by the way… he has [...]

Paralyzed Teen Miraculously Walks at His High School Graduation

Donald Deane — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 18:09:42 +0000

Although he was run over by a car at 14-months-old and paralyzed from the waist down, Patrick Ivison didn't let his disability stop him. In fact, the California native learned how to kayak, ski, play rugby and even surf. And now he has one more amazing feat to add to his accomplishments after managing to walk during his high school graduation on Tuesday.

One-Armed Little League Pitcher Coleman Shannon Throws a Shocking No-Hitter

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 07 May 2012 19:08:07 +0000

Coleman Shannon was born without a right hand and forearm, due to a medical condition called Amelia, but that hasn't slowed him down from chasing his baseball dreams. In fact, the 14-year-old left-handed pitcher recently threw a no-hitter in a Johnsonville, SC little league game.

Handicapped Performer Dancing on Crutches Blows Us Away

Donald Deane — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:35:33 +0000

As a way to prove that he’s not limited by his disability, handicapped performer Dergin Tokmak performs an amazing dance called “Solo on Crutches.” When he was only one-year-old, Tokmak contracted polio and was left without the full use of his legs. And yet, he went on to become an accomplished break dancer and eventually [...]

Watch an Amazing Soccer Game Played By Amputees [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:27:37 +0000

We’ve come to expect great things from disabled athletes. Even in that context, this video of highlights from The African Cup of Nations for Amputee Football is pretty darn impressive. All the players on the field are missing a leg except for the goalies, who are missing an arm. Yet the competitors are still able to dribble the [...]

Wheelchair-Bound High Schooler Scores Touchdown in Final Game [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:40:24 +0000

Ohio high school senior Trent Glaze hasn't let muscular dystrophy stop him from being Fairfield Union High's homecoming king and football team captain.

But since Glaze is bound to a wheelchair he also hadn't been able to get on the football field during his three year varsity career, instead contributing to the team by analyzing tape and assisting the coaching staff with other duties.

That all changed in his final game.

Paraplegic Woman Walks Again Thanks to Robotic Exoskeleton [VIDEO]

Donald Deane — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:59:04 +0000

Usually when we hear the words “robot exoskeleton,” we think of science fiction. But for Amanda Boxtel, a woman who was paralyzed from the waist down in a skiing accident 20 years ago, an amazing powered exoskeleton has given her newfound mobility. After her skiing accident in 1992, Boxtel thought she would never walk again. [...]

Man With No Arms Works as Carpenter [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 03:23:20 +0000

Sintayehu Tishale has no arms. But that doesn’t stop the 42–year old Ethiopian from making his living as a carpenter. Check out some inspiring footwork. [via The Daily What]

Watch Legless Skateboarder Italo Fernandes Romano Perform Amazing Moves [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:02:55 +0000

Skateboarder Italo Fernandes Romano can do all the tricks you typically see in a skateboarding video.

But the stunning difference between Romano and the countless other boarders with baggy pants and over-sized T-shirts who have recorded their moves on camera is that the 23-year old Brazilian has no legs, having lost them in a train accident as a teenager.

Watch this inspiring athlete below.