International Day of Persons With Disabilities: Recognizing Team USA's Dedicated Paralympians
by Brendan Rourke
One of the highlights of the games for me, believe it or not, was not the gold medal but seeing other armless archers competing at the Paralympics. Leaving an armless archer legacy is something I will always treasure and look forward to watching them compete in LA.
When I became immersed in other Paralympic athletes and people with disabilities, it brought me an overwhelming sense of belonging that I didn’t really know that I was missing.
Not everyone has the opportunity or the resources to go out and learn a new sport. Not everyone has the opportunity to build friendships with like-minded, or "like-limbed," individuals as I have been. Thus, the idea of a nonprofit aimed to provide volleyball opportunities was born.
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