This reminds me of the 1993 movie "Rudy"

[whatgives]

What a touching story. You might need a tissue. A disabled guy who overcame the odds.

The chant began late in the fourth quarter in the basketball gym at Clovis East High. The students started it first, clapping their hands in unison and pounding the bleachers with their feet. It didn't take long for the parents to pick it up, too. The noise grew until the whole gym seemed to shake. "We want Ryno. We want Ryno."

Pacing the sideline, coach Tim Amundsen felt himself getting goose bumps. Less than 4 minutes remained in the game, and Clovis East was winning comfortably over rival Buchanan High. Now Amundsen had a decision to make.

It was senior night, the last time Ryan Belflower would wear his home uniform. Everyone in the gym knew his story.

Ryan was a special education student who would do anything to fit in and worked tirelessly to make that happen. His basketball career began as a ninth grader passing out balls to the girls' team. Then he hooked on with the boys' team, getting there every morning at 6:30, helping out in drills, running the practice clock and cleaning up afterward.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/bkh_ryan_s_shot

[Fleshdancer]

1. I read this story this morning

and I cried. Yes, it does sound like a feel good movie. :)

[whatgives]

2. I do hope a movie is made.