If I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt
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@PhotoDan of the PhotoCast is a Special Olympics Illinois Athlete and Global Messenger. And this is his inspiring speech about making a difference and transcending ignorant stereotypes. Dan shares a story of how a few of his teammates were angry that they lost and the coach said it’s not about winning about “let me win but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt”. I really like that (hence the title of this post). Dan also mentions Joe Biden’s stuttering.
Listen to Dan’s fantastic speech. And subscribe to his podcast because photography is fun! :)
Thanks so much for posting my podcast episode and podcast and for your kind words!
April 26th, 2009 at 8:25 pmMy “nickname” online is photodan and I am a special olympics illinois athlete and global messenger. I’m also finishing up my last few weeks of my 1st year of college!
This sounds like a great site and I am going to have to check out this website. I passed on a link to this website to my former speech teachers.
Keep up the great work!
Wow Danny–such a great find. Thanks for sharing; this ought be required listening…
April 27th, 2009 at 10:00 amDan’s speech is an inspiration to all.
April 27th, 2009 at 11:12 amDan stressed the importance of respect and made his own connections with us.
This was amazing. I just left feedback for the young man who spoke. It moved me to tears. Lst year, Ihelped 2 individuals with Down syndrome do some public speaking. It was a dream come true to them, and they did amazing. Not many people had the patience to work with them, but we kept at it and practiced for months. They rocked the house the day they spoke. And they keep doing it. Everyone one of us has amazing and unique talents that we bring to the world.
April 27th, 2009 at 2:32 pmWe just have to open our eyes and our hearts.
wow, great find Danny! Thanks
April 29th, 2009 at 8:30 am