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

[Sara Huston]

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> On Aug 9, 2015, at 8:19 AM, Lauren Charles Stewart <lstewart at uoregon.edu> wrote:
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> Hi,
> Can you please remove me from this listserve? Thank you.
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> lauren
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>> On 2015/08/07 12:04, Heidi von Ravensberg 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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