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Something Uplifting for a change.
https://www.klkntv.com/sarasota-man-...gravel-worlds/
Kids with "exceptionalities" (learning , physical, emotional and mental disabilities) often are either held back or made to feel they just sometimes cant do what others can. My nephew is the first autistic person to compete and finish Gravel Worlds. This kid (he is around 11-13 mentally) is an extremely hard working young man and we couldnt be more proud. Seeing the rest of those training with him really makes you take a step back for what simple things can bring so much joy. One of them learned to ride a bike for the first time and it was like he won the lottery. |
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08-26-2021, 07:46 AM | #2 |
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Awesome.
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08-26-2021, 07:47 AM | #3 |
That's just f***in' stupid
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That's awesome! Congratulations to Josh
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08-26-2021, 08:21 AM | #4 |
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That is great. The Gravel race community is how bike racing used to be and should be.
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08-26-2021, 08:30 AM | #5 |
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08-26-2021, 08:33 AM | #6 |
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That's very cool! Give him my congratulations.
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08-26-2021, 10:14 AM | #7 |
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What a wonderful post.
Congratulations to your nephew. Just great Sec |
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08-26-2021, 10:17 AM | #8 |
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That is awesome. You must be so proud. I love hearing stories like this one.
Thank you for sharing! |
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08-26-2021, 10:30 AM | #9 |
Stroking to the SB Champs!
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Congrats!
What a beautiful story! Thanks for posting |
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08-26-2021, 11:16 AM | #10 |
Everything is Awesome!!!!!
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This is great!! As the father of an autistic boy, I love to hear stories like this!! Way to go uncle!!!
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08-26-2021, 11:31 AM | #11 |
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08-26-2021, 11:41 AM | #12 |
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That is so cool! Congrats! Gravel riding/racing is a ton of fun!
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08-26-2021, 12:02 PM | #13 |
I'm with the banned.
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Best thread I've seen in a long time.
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08-26-2021, 12:40 PM | #14 |
My Mamma Says
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Thank you for making my day better…
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08-26-2021, 12:41 PM | #15 |
What's up braj?
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LFG!!!
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