Be Your Own Hero Spotlight June 2011- Rob Summers (Part I)

Rob Summers is a hero. Born in Portland, Oregon, and raised in the suburb of Beaverton, Summers first played Little League at the age of six. His promise in the sport was evident three years later when, at nine, he helped his team win the state championship. At Southridge High School, Summers made his mark as an all-state first teamer, both as an outfielder and all-league pitcher. During his senior year he batted .351, with eight home runs, a 6-0 record and a 2.56 earned run average. He was given the nickname "Superman" by his fellow teammates for his ability to succeed at any position on the field.

While studying business at Oregon State University, and considering a future in investment management or real estate development, Summers remained focused on his first passion, baseball. As a pitcher, he helped Oregon State beat North Carolina to win the 2006 College World Series. That summer, preparing to head into his junior year, he kept honing his skills with the Aloha Knights of the West Coast Collegiate Baseball League. On July 12, 2006, Summers was struck in a hit-and-run accident and completely paralyzed below the neck. Today, he is making a dramatic recovery with the aid of groundbreaking surgery and a year-and-a-half of intensive rehab. Be Your Own Hero! *Bio courtesy of Christopher Reeve Foundation

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• Leadership
• Empowerment
• Athletics
• Oregon State
• Rob Summers
• Man Overcome Paralysis
• Baseball
• Overcoming Adversity
• Heroes
• Youth Leadership

[reece3caz]

I read it going into Baltimore, it inspired me! Keep working hard and achieve your goals

[renemanfre1]

I read your story today on a flight to Houston. I admire your faith. I will pray for your success. I have been humbled by reading your story and look forward to hearing more of your success. Leadership is the key and we need more leaders.