Dick Hoyt is the father and his son, Rick Hoyt together compete in marathons, triathlons, and other athletic endeavors. Rick was disabled at birth by a loss of oxygen to his brain because his umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck, and he also suffers from cerebral palsy.

Dick carries him in a special seat up front as they bike, pulls him in a special boat as they swim, and pushes him in a special wheelchair as they run.

"He'll be a vegetable the rest of his life, put him in an Institution." Dick says doctors told him and his wife, Judy.

Thanks to his parents, who ignored the advice of doctors. At the age of 12, Rick was able to learn how to use a special computer to communicate, using movements from his head.

Why do they compete?

Because Rick told his father that he just didn't feel handicapped when we were competing.

This is one of the most inspirational story I ever read.



Just like this dad in his late 60s who sells towel in Chinatown still take care of his 2 handicap daughters. Everyday, he would bring both of his daughters (one in wheelchair, the other follow behind) to stroll along Clarke Quay before starting working work.

Sadly, I didn't see the them anymore since Chinatown was closed for upgrading.