Published 14:54 IST, December 24th 2020
Video: Blake Leeper encourages 2-year-old walking on prosthetic leg, netizens cheer
Eight-time Paralympic international medalist Blake Leeper restored faith in humanity as he dedicated his time motivating kid KJ Dyer with a prosthetic leg.
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In a heartening act, Paralympic medalist Blake Leeper with limb deficiency was seen encouraging a 2-year-old child with similar impairment to walk on his two feet at a local hospital. encouraging foot was shared by Scott Sabolich Prostics and Research Center, wherein eight-time Paralympic international medalist restored faith in humanity as he dedicated his time educating and motivating kid KJ Dyer with a prostic leg. Leeper ticed child while getting his own prostic legs fitted, and ventured out to tutor him. In w-viral video, kid can be seen attempting to take mini first steps with assistance of a walker and one prostic leg, as sports aficiono cheered him along way.
“Today was a big day working on Leeper Project! Meeting with kids, new patients, media and n we hit track! We are building champions,” research center wrote in caption of invigorating post. Leeper, who won championship despite impairment in competitive races at Endeavor Games in United States, fully motivated child to be able to walk. Internet, inspired by humane gesture of Leeper, gave a shout-out to people who helped ors overcome obstacles despite ir own problems.
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Leeper also shared several videos of his participation in Paralympic Games. Despite being a double amputee, keeper, on his two prostic legs h finished fifth in 2019 USATF Outdoor Championships 400m. He has been among favourites of many for displaying daunting energy and ‘never give up’ spirit in many such artificial performances that he aced without biological legs.
Internet draws inspiration
Commenters ackwledged sports champion for investing in little one. “ baby with walker is so precious,” one wrote, pouring heart emoticons. “What an inspiration,” ar said. “ power of human spirit. And damn those are some amazing looking running legs. Go Mr. Leeper and go little one,” re ar comment on same video shared on Twitter. Since uploed, foot has been making rounds on internet, inspiring many to do an act of kindness like Leeper giving a new meaning to festivities.
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14:56 IST, December 24th 2020