Each morning while eating breakfast, my 17-year old son watches the sports channel, and often during that time of the day, an athlete is featured. Today, it was Jason Crone, and his story grabbed my attention. It truly is inspirational.
Four years ago, on March 8, 2003, Jason suffered a spinal cord injury that resulted in quadriplegia. The then 15-year-old was playing hockey for the Owen Sound Attack when he was checked from behind and slammed into the boards. As a hockey Mom, I felt the horror that he and his family must have endured.
How easy would have it been for Jason to feel sorry for himself? After all he was just a kid.
Instead Jason chose to stay positive. Although Jason's hockey career was over, his life was not. When a group of players from quadriplegic rugby came to visit him in the hospital two years ago, Jason decided to become involved in the sport. Today, he plays for the London Annihilators, and he has his sights set on the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China.
The next time, you need a dose of inspiration....think of Jason. I read a quote not long ago that said: a setback is a setup for a comeback
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Julie A. Henderson
Princess of Persistence
Monday, June 2, 2008
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