On the 2nd Day of Inspiration an OT gave to me…an inspirational actor we lost but will remember forever.
This year the world lost legendary Actor and Philanthropist Robin Williams. Robin spent his life using his talent to give to others by raising money through Comic Relief for a variety of amazing causes. Watch as his Best Friend Billy Crystal pays tribute to this amazing man at the 2014 Emmys.
On the 1st Day of Inspiration an OT gave to me…a young girl who inspired the world.
Her story is one of survival and the fight for the education rights for girls across the globe. We proudly present the world’s youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize: Malala Yousafzai.
On the twelfth day of inspiration my OT gave to me:
Clara Hughes, a Canadian Olympic athlete in both the summer and winter games for cycling and speed skating. She set world records by becoming the first Olympic athlete to win medals at both the summer and winter games. Clara is an inspiration to the world not only for her athletic accomplishments, but as a spokesperson about depression issues from which she suffers. Hughes uses her struggles with depression to help others and to help combat fight the stigma involved with mental health. This year Clara began annual bike rides across the country in order to raise awareness about mental health.
On the eleventh day of inspiration my OT gave to me:
The heart-warming story of a father hearing his daughter sing for the first time. Because of an innovative new hearing device, Ken Stehle deaf for over 50 years, was finally able to hear his daughter Ashley’s beautiful singing voice during a special solo performance dedicated to him.
On the tenth day of inspiration my OT gave to me:
An amazing story of brotherly love; Conner and Cayden Long. Conner, age 9 wanted to bond with his seven year old brother Cayden who suffers from hypertonic cerebral palsy, a condition rendering him unable to speak or walk. Their brotherly bond was strengthened by competing in triathlons together as a team. Though they often finish last they share an amazing bond and were named Sports Illustrated “SportsKids of the Year” for 2012.
On the ninth day of inspiration my OT gave to me:
Michael Sirota. Michael is a decorated black belt (look through his bio) and is giving the gift of martial arts to people with disabilities through his inclusive martial arts program in Richmond BC. (http://www.sirotasalchymy.com/)
On the eighth day of inspiration my OT gave to me:
The Tutu project. The story of a loving husband supporting his wife through breast cancer treatment. Bob Carey started taking photos of himself in a pink tutu as a way to bring a smile to the face of his wife Linda while she was undergoing chemotherapy. What started small has grown into “The Tutu Project” and Bobs photos have helped thousands of women suffering from breast cancer find something to smile and laugh about. Bob Carey and his pink tutu are truly an inspiration across the world.
On the seventh day of inspiration my OT gave to me:
The amazing transformation of Arthur Boorman. Arthur, an injured paratrooper in the Gulf War, returned home to the diagnosis that he would never walk unassisted again. For 15 years Arthur believed this as true and gained a lot of weight, topping off at 297 lbs, until one day he discovered yoga and a trainer who believed Arthur could change his life, lose the weight, and someday walk again.
On the sixth day of inspiration my OT gave to me:
The story of Richie Parker. Despite having no arms, Richie lives a normal life and his love of cars has driven him to a career as a top Nascar engineer. Richie proves that nothing can hold you back when you have a dream.
On the fifth day of inspiration my OT gave to me:
Dick and Rick Hoyt. The inspiring father and son break down barriers as they break records together. Rick was born with severe disabilities that left him unable to speak or walk. At age 15, with the help of a computer to communicate, Rick told his father he wanted to run a race together and for over 35 years they have been competing in marathons, triathlons and iron man competitions together. They are truly an inspiration to all.