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Kelli O' Neill: December 22nd 2008 Braylon was born he entered the world with his arms
up and we all shouted touchdown. And I really think in that moment the strong spirit entered
the world. It was also in that moment we discovered that he was missing the tibia and fibula bones
in both of his legs. You know every parent can't wait to see ,you know, what their child
is going to be like, for us it was a little bit different because he was born with a physical
difference. As shocking as that was, there was a sense of peace, when we just looked
at him that we knew that he was gonna be able to do this. So when Braylon was 11 months
old he was fitted with his first pair of prosthesis. The prosthetics allow him to engage and play
in ways very similar to that of his friends.
"Braylon cheering in background"
Kelli O' Neill: I think I have a kid who's extremely determined. If he has a challenge,
he finds a way to conquer it. I think he's taught myself and my husband an awful lot
about that. And I think he's a kid who thinks he can do whatever he wants to do, and who
loves so many parts of life.
Bell Ringing Kids in class repeating in unison.
Mark Marich: When I first met Braylon he was one year old. Once we found out who he really
was, we found that it didn't matter what we did, he was going to make it work. Our objective
is to keep him with the most modern technology and to help him strive forward with his prosthesis.
Treacy Lewander: We'd use Microsoft technology to analyze Braylon's gait mechanics. We're
able to slow down his movements and watch them or track where his joints are in space
to make any suggestions we may have for his prosthetic alignment, or where he may need
more strength.
Kelli O' Neill: We were introduced to Travis when we were in San Diego.
Travis Ricks: We brought him out to our triathalon event, called the San Diego Traiathalon Challenge.
Kelli O' Neill: At that event Bray participated in his first kid's race. And he got a medal.
Travis Ricks: Braylon puts himself out there with no regard to his legs at all. That's
not the most important thing to him, it's living his life, and you can tell.
Laughing and sounds of Braylon jumping in background
Kelli O' Neill: I honestly can't imagine a world in which this technology does not exist
for my child.
Coach talking to Braylon in batting cage
Kelli O' Neill: He wouldn't be able to have all the opportunities that he does have.
Bat hitting baseball noise.
Kelli O' Neill: I think the technology has changed Braylon's life by opening up the world
for him, and really making it the limitless world, which is what every parent aspires
for their child.