uodsp: FW: Watch! Special Needs 8-yr old falls but gets up to complete his first triathlon

[Seth Konyn]

Wow, how can you call yourself someone involved in disability studies and
promote this without even acknowledging how heavily inspiration-porn this
email is?

"That boy gave me the chills. Must have watched it at least 4-5 times. What
an inspiration he is to all of us."

Disabled people do not exist to inspire the masses. Isn't this basic
disability studies info by now?

"We are not short of soldiers in the fight for LGBT, Marriage Equality and
basic Human Rights. Now we need to take a stand for those who are unable to
fend for themselves."

Comparing different marginalized groups as if it's a competition harms both
groups, and especially those of us who are both LGBT and disabled. There
has been a great disability movement for a long time now that only benefits
from more LGBT rights.

Did you even read this email??

-Quin
On Aug 7, 2015 12:04 PM, "Heidi von Ravensberg" <hvr at uoregon.edu> wrote:

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> Hi All, We featured Nicole Con's film "Little Man" about her son who was
> born prematurely with several disabilities at our film festival a few years
> back.  Here's a snip about her latest. Heidi
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> From: Specials Needs Children [mailto:SpecialNeedsChildren at gmail.com]
> Sent: Friday, August 07, 2015 1:19 AM
> To: Heidi von Ravensberg
> Subject: Watch! Special Needs 8-yr old falls but gets up to complete his
> first triathlon
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> Dear Film Family,
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> Please watch the above video and meet Bailey. He's an 8-year old boy with
> Cerebral Palsy who is running his first triathlon.
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> You'll see that he fell more than once. But he got back up and kept going
> until he reached the finish line. He even ditched his walking frame and
> continued, accompanied only by the cheers of unconditional love from the
> crowd rallying to support him! He MADE IT!!! By sheer determination. And
> now just one week and 28 million people later... Bailey is a Superstar and
> a Superhero!
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> That boy gave me the chills. Must have watched it at least 4-5 times. What
> an inspiration he is to all of us. He epitomizes the courage and
> determination that Special Needs kids use every day to face not only their
> physical challenges, but the mental ones... including bullies who taunt
> them just for being "different".
>
> I am making the movie NESTING DOLL to help end that. So that all the other
> Baileys out there - including my son Nicholas - may live in a more loving
> and understanding world. And so they too can reach their full potential.
>
> NESTING DOLL will celebrate diversity, especially within the "Special
> Needs" community. It's about time we champion their cause! We are not short
> of soldiers in the fight for LGBT, Marriage Equality and basic Human
> Rights. Now we need to take a stand for those who are unable to fend for
> themselves. This film aims to help shift a mindset of the ignorant and wake
> them up to the fact that these kids are SPECIAL because WE NEED them, not
> the other way around. That is why we alway say "It's not just a movie. It's
> a Movement".
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> Sitting here in the Nesting Doll Production office I write you to say that
> we are working around the clock to make this movie. We are two thirds of
> the way reaching our goal of $250K. Our investors will match the funds
> dollar for dollar! That means we can bring you double the production value,
> incredible actors, gorgeous aerial exterior location shots, and never
> before seen footage from inside the NeoNatal Unit. I'm also working with my
> DP to create a cinematic FX vision to give you, the audience, a glimpse
> into "Freddie's" world so you get to experience what he sees and feels. We
> will be announcing lots of good news soon, as soon as the ink dries. I
> promise, you will be as thrilled as we are!
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> It's always the most challenging thing in the world for me to ask for
> money for one of my projects. But in this case I am proud to ask for
> donations because this film will be an homage to all Special Needs
> children. I can't do it without your help.
>
> Please share this message & link NestingDollDonations.com<
> http://www.NestingDollDonations.com> with your family and friends who may
> also want to help make a difference. Our deadline for matching funds is
> Aug. 22 so time is of the essence! Your donations are 100% tax deductible.
> You will be proud to know your donation will help bring NESTING DOLL - and
> our Superhero Freddie - to the big screen.
>
> THANK YOU to those of you who have stepped up to help because you
> recognize NESTING DOLL will be a game changer. We are eternally grateful!
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> And... a huge thank you and thumbs up to you, Bailey. You are an absolute
> Hero. We can't wait to share our Freddie with the world too!
>
> Great Warmth & Respect,
>
> Nicole Conn
> Writer/Director
> NESTING DOLL
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