Cerebral Palsy and the Olympics
Alexandre Bilodeau may be remembered forever as the first Canadian to win a Gold Metal on home soil. For many of us, however, he will be remembered for something else.
Many Olympic stories are filled with inspiration but very few are as touching. Alex’s brother Frederic has cerebral palsy and has been Alex’s inspiration throughout his career.
In fact, when told that his chances of winning gold at the Olympics were slim Alex replied “Talk to my brother…the doctors told my parents he would not walk after the age of 10, and would be in a wheelchair the rest of his life…” today Frederic is still walking and skiing.
This story reminds everyone to not let anyone define a child’s limits and to discount what they say could be and constantly strive for what can be.
The following video futures Alex, Frederic and others discussing Cerebral Palsy
