Stories From Around The Web:
In anticipation of the upcoming World Dwarf Games to be hosted here in the USA this year, I gathered some featured stories on athletes with dwarfism. Don't forget to follow all of the wonderful writers and photographers. To read complete stories, click on the links below. Enjoy!Swartz Creek Student With Dwarfism Has The Heart Of Someone 10-Foot Tall [VIDEO]
"15-year old Tristan Heinz from Swartz Creek has dwarfism, but it’s not stopping him from making a big impact on his teammates. . The coaches all worked together to make something very special happen for Tristan."
http://wcrz.com/swartz-creek-student-with-dwarfism-has-the-heart-of-someone-10-foot-tall-video/
"ROWVILLE athlete Nathan Stewart is intensifying his training in preparation
for the 6th World Dwarf Games in August. With almost 30 other people, Stewart, 22, will travel to the US to represent
Australia...."
http://www.sspa.org.au/?p=1707
http://www.sspa.org.au/?p=1707
Freshman Josh Winsper provides memorable day at Old Rochester track
Youngster gives inspirational performance in season finale
Purchase this photo of Josh Winsper from this link.
MATTAPOISETT —
"In nearly every way, Josh Winsper is your typical 15-year-old boy. He texts,
he tweets. He even sacrifices sleep to watch playoff Bruins games.
He just does it all from a different point of view."
He just does it all from a different point of view."
Swimmer Ellie Simmonds Picks Up Her OBE
"ELLIE Simmonds said she felt amazing as she picked up her OBE for services to
sport.
The 18-year-old from Walsall was presented with the OBE by the Prince of Wales."
The 18-year-old from Walsall was presented with the OBE by the Prince of Wales."
Ellie Simmonds who has picked up an OBE
Giant Spirit: Nothing Slows Down Tiny Xzavier Ervin
Written by John Carlson
Little boy with giant spirit: Xzavier Ervin, nearly 4 years old, has osteogenesis imperfecta, commonly referred to as brittle bone disease. The youngster from Royerton has had at least 70 broken bones and eight surgeries. See the VIDEO.
"EATON — Approaching 4 years of age,
Xzavier Ervin weighs a mere 22 pounds, but there’s not a single ounce of quit in
his tiny body."
