Friday, April 10, 2009

The inspring story of Anthony Payne and the love of his son Ralph.


Here is an inspiring story of Anthony Payne taking part in his first triathlon to raise funds for the Asian Women's Welfare Association School - a school for disabled children.

Another reason for this being special is the fact that Anthony is taking part in the triathlon together with his 10-year-old son - Ralph Payne.

Well Ralph is not just another restless, playful and energetic kid but one with severe learning difficulties and is also unable to walk without help. His condition is so rare that no doctor has been able to diagnose his disorder.

Imagine Ralph and Anthony taking part in a triathlon!

In the triathlon on April 19, after completing the swimming segment, Anthony will be running while pushing Ralph along. And for the cycling leg of the race, he has modified a bicycle he had bought from Denmark.

A triathlon is so challenging and demanding that not many would be keen to take that on. And Anthony has been training only for the last two months for this physically demanding challenge. But what is his biggest source of inspiration?

According to Anthony: "When I'm out with the push chair and the bike, he (Ralph) looks back at me and gives me an absolutely beaming smile and that's all I need."

A simple enough reason to overcome even the most impossible odds.

It's all about love, unconditional love that a dad has for his child.

The father and son team are taking part in the triathlon not just to raise money for the school but also to change perceptions in Singapore about disabled children.

To support their cause, you can go to the website at www.donation.org.sg.

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