{"id":5,"date":"2013-10-15T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2013-10-15T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/empowernetwork.com\/icrrouya\/cerebral-palsy-inspired-by-a-superhero\/"},"modified":"2013-10-15T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2013-10-15T00:00:00","slug":"cerebral-palsy-inspired-by-a-superhero","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/empowernetwork.com\/icrrouya\/cerebral-palsy-inspired-by-a-superhero\/","title":{"rendered":"Cerebral Palsy | Inspired By a SuperHero"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This Story is About a Real Life Superhero Named Mike Berkson<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

Here is Mike accompanied by his aid and helper Tim Wambach:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Mike Berkson was born a few minutes after his twin brother David, on February 4th, 1989. Shortly after birth, Mike was diagnosed with cerebral palsy<\/strong>. Doctors told his parents that he would not be able to talk and he would never be a student in a regular classroom. By the time Mike was 3, he was not only talking up a storm but had a thirst for vocabulary. He set BIG goals. Mike excelled in English and History, and was creative in writing short stories and had ambitions in film making.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mike lives in a Chicago suburb. He loves rap music, Seinfeld reruns, movies, girls, and many other things most people his age are interested in. Mike is unique in that he has to work around some obstacles in his day to day life that you and I will never be faced with.<\/span><\/p>\n

Because he is confined to a wheelchair, and has limited use of his arms and legs, he was paired with Tim Wambach who served as Mike\u2019s aid and helper.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ponder the things you do every day and imagine being physically unable to do them. Tim has been responsible for taking notes for Mike, assisting him with eating, the bathroom, transportation and all the things that we do without thinking about them.<\/span><\/p>\n

As Tim and Mike grew closer and Tim became a member of Mike\u2019s family, Tim felt a yearning to share with the world Mike\u2019s awesome attitude, and how Mike deals with prejudices, ignorance and inconveniences despite his circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n

Within Every Human Being Exists an Infinite Supply of Creativity, Strength and Wonder<\/h3>\n

Tim was so inspired by the Superhero within Mike, that in 2005 he set a goal to write a book about Mike and run 1,200 miles from Florida to Chicago to promote it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Just one tiny problem\u2026at the time, Tim could hardly run 30 minutes and in order to achieve his goals within 4 months, he would have to write the book at blazing speed AND get into the kind of physical condition to maintain a pace of running 40 miles per day for 31 straight days.<\/span><\/p>\n

Impossible you might think? No. You see Tim had a unique source of motivation to fuel his goals. He had Mike. He had the examples from years of watching Mike display the traits of a real life Superhero. Tim had the inspiration of making a promise to an exceptional young man and the motivation of a purpose greater than himself.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tim had the yearning to pursue a series of goals so much bigger than anything he had ever done before, that he just had to try. As a tribute to Mike, Tim had to push himself beyond anything he ever previously did, as Mike does every single day.<\/span><\/p>\n

So Tim found an endurance coach and transformed himself from a couch potato into an ultra-endurance champion. Tim did not reach his goal of running 40 miles a day. You see, his plan was flawed. He made a lot of mistakes. His schedule for the run was so tight, that he did not allow himself any room for error, like weather, funding, or the hazards of running alongside traffic. His approach for raising money was limited. He had a skeleton crew of one to accompany him on the run.<\/span><\/p>\n

He had to return home by a certain date, regardless of how far behind he was, so he had to drive the distances to catch up when he fell behind. Shortly after he started his journey, he realized he would not be able to achieve the 1,200 miles and still make it home on time. But he kept running anyways, he wanted to Keep On Keeping On. He would rather continue stretching himself than consider quitting.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tim Was Willing to Stretch Himself to Reach New Heights!<\/h3>\n

Some people in life believe you should only pursue goals you know you can achieve. Others believe the success lies in the growth that occurs from stretching beyond your previous wins, and that all growth is success.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why is Tim\u2019s journey considered a success by many? Because he dared to pursue it in the first place. Because he did finish his book about Mike in record time. Because he succeeded in transforming his body into an Ultra-Endurance Machine for that time. <\/span><\/p>\n

Because he DID succeed in running an average of 24 miles per day for a total of 700 miles. Because he didn\u2019t quit, even when he realized he could not reach every goal he set for himself. <\/span><\/p>\n

Because he touched the heart of a young man who looked up to him. <\/span><\/p>\n

Because he inspired a lot of people to go beyond what they previously thought they could do. Because for a moment in time, he tapped into the Superhero inside himself and unleashed more of his own potential.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Rising above circumstances like a champion inspires other people.<\/span><\/p>\n

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There is a Super-Hero inside each and every one of us ready to be unleashed. Your story and the challenges you have over-come in life can change lives of many and can make them feel like they are not alone in what may seem impossible to them right now!<\/p>\n

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