A disabled athlete is there to help a 2-year-old boy take his first steps with his prosthesis

Parents have in their minds the stages that will mark their child’s growth: his first words, his first steps, his first day of class, etc. Some must go through other firsts, which will mark their families and their lives, as in the case of children with disabilities. The accompaniment of someone who has already been there is often a real plus, as in the case of Blake Leeper, Paralympic athlete, twice medalist at the London Olympics in 2012 and known to be the fastest double amputee in the story.

Blake Leeper won two medals at the Paralympic Games in London in 2012: silver in the 400 meters and bronze in the 200 meters. He runs with his two prosthetic legs. Since his victories, he had struggled to face life. He had sunk into alcohol and drugs and finally managed to get out of it. He battled his demons, found help, and now supports others, like this 2-year-old boy. Every day is a new step, but in a video posted on his Instagram profile, he shared a very emotional video saying:

“This is my motivation. I promise to keep fighting so that little KJ has every opportunity to compete at the highest level too. Little by little. You are awesome!”

KJ is a 2-year-old boy who has to learn to live with a prosthetic right leg. Being supported, encouraged and understood by other people living with dentures is important. The video below shows how the two interact and move forward together. Congratulations to Blake and KJ and good luck to them both, they are a source of inspiration to surpass themselves and learn constantly!

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Публикация от Blake Leeper (@leepster)