Think you have it rough?
Doctors told Rick Hoyt’s parents that he would live in a vegetative state for the duration of his life because he was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at birth. They wouldn’t take this as an answer. With the help of Tufts University, at the age of 12, Rick was able to learn how to use a special computer to learn how to communicate using movements from his head. With his first typed words being, “Go Bruins,” the family recognized his interest in sports. The father/son team, now known across the world as Team Hoyt, entered their first race in 1977. As of September 2009, Team Hoyt has participated in 1009 events, including 234 triathlons (6 of which were Iron Man competitions), 21 Duathlons, and 67 Marathons. They have also biked and run across the USA on a journey that took 45 days and lasted for 3,735 miles. Dick Hoyt pulls his son in a special boat while they swim, carries him in a special seat up front while they bike, and pushes him in a special wheelchair as they run. When asked one thing that Rick wished he could give his father, his reply was, “The thing I’d most like is that my dad would sit in the chair and I would push him once.”
“A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.”
– Christopher Reeve
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This is very inspirational. I’m convinced giving away our life is really where we find it. This father has discovered that.
One of the most inspiring videos I’ve seen. It really makes our problems seem so very small. I thought: “WOW”! If an earthly father loves his son so much, just think how much our Heavenly Father loves us. “