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

[Ernesto Martinez]

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Ernesto Javier Martínez, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Ethnic Studies
202 Alder Building
University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon 97403-5268

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On Aug 7, 2015, at 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".
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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!
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> Great Warmth & Respect,
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> Nicole Conn
> Writer/Director
> NESTING DOLL
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