Josiah Vierra has Progeria that makes him prematurely old but he still wants to play baseball
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Uploaded by ESPN on Nov 10, 2010
Josiah Viera is just 27 inches tall and weighs 15 pounds. He has a genetic disease called Progeria, meaning "prematurely old." He dreams to play on an organized baseball team in his hometown of Hegins, Pa. Tom Rinaldi documents Josiah's incredible journey.
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If you disliked this video, you can go fuck yourself. This is an amazing story.
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Josiah, you are an amazing kid
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@weirdman338 or someone else though it was inspiring that He is doing the unthinkable?? Grow up and have some respect.
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I disliked this, they are advertising their child for money.
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this kid knows the true meaning of tough
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I play college baseball as hard as i do every day for this man right here. Josiah can be on my team anyday. Thanks little man
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this made me cry
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Josiah, you have truly inspired me. this made me cry. :') thank you for everything :) and you are truly adorable!!
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aww! once i heard him talk made me sad,, hes so frikkn adorable! (:
i love these kids . because they are the strongest<3
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Josiah, you are my hero.
AlmostAndThenSome 6 months ago 56
who ever dislikes this video disgusts me
HoboFromGoodWill 4 months ago 40