Great story about legally blind pole vaulter

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Great story about legally blind pole vaulter

Unread postby Bubba PV » Mon Jul 02, 2012 8:12 pm

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Re: Great story about legally blind pole vaulter

Unread postby CowtownPV » Thu Jul 05, 2012 2:55 pm

Her basketball coach is a good friend of mine and I have been lukcy enough to meet her. Her parents are a big reason for her great attitude. Most would have said no when their blind daughter wanted to pole vault or play basketball. What a great example for us when we are feeling sorry for ourselves because we don't have everything we want.
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Re: Great story about legally blind pole vaulter

Unread postby 73-vaulter » Thu Jul 05, 2012 9:45 pm

That was a great story. Very inspiring.
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Re: Great story about legally blind pole vaulter

Unread postby PVforlife » Wed Jul 11, 2012 9:18 pm

Thank you for posting the story. It should serve us all as an excellent model of what can be accomplished if you have the right attitude and commitment.
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Re: Great story about legally blind pole vaulter

Unread postby fishman4god » Mon Jul 16, 2012 2:46 pm

What an amazing and courageous kid truly inspiring. Thanks for shareing!
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