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

Fri Aug 7 14:18:01 PDT 2015

Couldn't have said it better myself.

-Finch

On 2015-08-07 12:34 pm, Seth Konyn wrote:
> 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:
> 
>> 
>> 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
>> 
>> 
>> 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,
>> 
>> Please watch the above video and meet Bailey. He's an 8-year old boy 
>> with
>> Cerebral Palsy who is running his first triathlon.
>> 
>> 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!
>> 
>> 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".
>> 
>> 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!
>> 
>> 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!
>> 
>> 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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