Special Olympics

[funtime2 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close funtime2]

My daughter just participated in her first Special Olympics. She was born with a rare genetic disorder called Trisomy 18 also known as Edwards Syndrome. She happens to be mosaic which is even rarer (4 in 500,000) Most children who are born with Trisomy 18 die within the first 2 weeks and 90% by age 1. We are so blessed that she just turned 8 in February. She was almost 5 before she walked by herself. Please enjoy the video as you watch her run in her own special way.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9An...layer_embedded

[shaggy Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close shaggy]

What a wonderful video. It moved me to tears. You must be so proud!! It also brought back vivid memories of when Kell brought home 2gold medals for swimming. She was in the paper , titled tears of joy.

Thank God for your precious little girl and my Kelli.

Hugs, Shaggy

[catwgirl Contributor - Bronze Find all posts View Profile Close catwgirl]

What a wonderful little girl! You must be very proud. The video was very well done and very moving.

[jackio Gold Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close jackio]

What a beautiful young lady and a beautiful video. Thank you so much for sharing it with us.

[Luanne Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Luanne]

That was beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing.

I had the privilege of volunteering for the Northern California Special Olympics a few years ago. The participants are so inspiring. They are all winners.

[GrayFal Silver Contributor and supermoderator Find all posts View Profile Close GrayFal]

Thanks for the PM and posting the video.
It is hard to believe that Caroline is 8 - wow, where did the time go.
She has certainly made progress and she is truly blessed to have such wonderful parents.

[taffy19 Gold Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close taffy19]

What a happy event for Caroline and beautifully presented too.

[shorts Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close shorts]

That was a wonderful video. We have the Special Olympics each year here in Terre Haute, IN and the community really gets behind it. Thanks for sharing ... you must be really proud!

[Kay H Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Kay H]

Your beautiful daughter, Caroline, looked so happy and the pride she showed as she held her medals was so vivible on her face. I'm sure you are also very proud of her.

By the way, the song made me cry thru the whole video. What loving parents you are.

[pkyorkbeach Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close pkyorkbeach]

Amazing!!!!!!!!!!! I loved the video....Caroline is a happy, beautiful daughter..

[riverdees05 Platinum Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close riverdees05]

Thanks so much for sharing.

[kennyw Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close kennyw]

What a beautiful girl! And what a special day! I got a little misty myself.

[Fern Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Fern]

Thanks for the video and sharing Caroline's joy with us. The music you chose indicates how special she is to you. She's lucky to have you as a parent and you are lucky to have her as a daughter. Or maybe it wasn't luck, but a special plan...

Fern