I have the honour to be the parent of a paracyclist Olympic hopeful.
Before my exposure to the life of a para athlete, I was unaware of the life of any athlete, let alone those who are not fully able-bodied. Now, having first hand knowledge of the effort, the time, the endurance, the pain, and the dedication to their sport, that each athlete has, I am truly humbled.
In 2012, London, England will host both the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Check out the website of the Irish para cycling team and get an idea of what they are up to at
http://www.cyclingireland.ie/Home/Para-Cycling/News.aspx
And if you are looking to support something that rewards the efforts of ordinary people who step beyond the courage of most of us, please donate to your para athletes efforts!
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