Adam Bender is an inspiration to many; a sports prodigy in soccer and baseball and flag football, with a great heart and a bright future. He also has only one leg.
He was born with a cancerous tumor in his right leg. At a very young age, he had the leg amputated after numerous treatments failed to control it. His mother was originally depressed, but eventually it became clear to her that his spirit was not broken. He loves sports of all types, and is extremely good at scoring goals in soccer. Once, a coach discouraged him from joining the baseball team, advising him to join a league for kids with disabilities. However, he knew he was too good for that, and proved to be capable on the regular team as well.
I think his story is one that anyone who is depressed because of a physical disability can learn from- instead of focusing on things you can't do, how about finding and pursuing something you can do.
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