Roy Henson walks for Relay for Life

This video was taken from The Daily Journal website. Please visit http://www.dailyjournalonline.com/articles/2008/09/07/news/doc48c2ebd8cb91a24... for more information. Henson, born with Cerebral Palsy, will turn 39 on Sept. 13 and he has spent almost all of his life in a wheelchair. He got the idea for the fundraiser one day recently when he got out of that chair and walked a few steps as he wore a Relay For Life T-shirt. Hes been working out to strengthen his legs and practicing on the field ever since.He is wanting to raise $10,000 for the Relay for Life by July 2009. Please help, send donations to: Mineral Area College, c/o Roy Henson, P. O. Box 1000, Park Hills, Mo. 63601.

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[mdbess]

That looks like Debbie Portell talking at 1:55. Sooooo hot.

[dbaksmom]

Roy is such an inspiration. I admire his ability to sacrifice his own self by making himself the center of attention for the benefit of others. Plus...he's awesome!

[bethany3276]

he was my brothers best friend in school soive known him for a long time now

[uglydoll1322]

Wow. He can really walk for being in w wheelchair that long!Let's go Roy, Let's go!

[heyhibyex]

one really amazing video, Roy.

[alishalovesyoux33]

I love this guy, I talk to him almost everyday.

Hes one of my friends ^_^

[nathanmccolloch]

that's my sisters husbands cousin lol. He works at my college too. I've only talked to him a few times but it is obvious he has inspired many even before his walk. GO ROY

[mauneyfan4]

I was totally there. That was at my school :) It was awesome. Roy is great!

[lindalouhenson]

kick ass son