Dozen of amputee victims of the Boston Marathon showed up at the Harvard athletic fields this past Sunday to learn how to run with their newly acquired prosthetic legs. Organized by the Challenged Athletes Foundation, which helps amputees and others with disabilities participate in sports, the clinic brought together marathon victims, those wounded in the military and other amputees. Many of those who lost legs on marathon day have been fitted for the heavy-duty prosthetics they call their everyday legs. Running is easier on the carbon-fiber blades, which also require special training, but insurance often doesn't pay for them. The Knights of Columbus, however, generously donated many pairs of running legs to help these amputees get their lives back.
This was a really amazing story about these runner's determination. The Boston Marathon bombing hit every American emotionally, which is reflected in the author of this article's tone. This article was targeted at those effected by the bombing, to show them that these victim's lives are far from over. It is a truly inspiring story that we can all learn from.
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/10/07/boston-marathon-bombing-victims-learning-to-run-again/
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