Wednesday 16 February 2011

Mega proud!!

Two 2 days ago, prime time TV, a fantastic program on RTP1. Its called Salvador and Salvador is a very special guy. He was 16 when he had a motorbike accident and was left tetraplegic. For 99.9% of us, it would be the end, but for him it was the beginning of a new life, full of life changing moments as big as the one that put him where he is now. For him and for all those he helps, many many motorcyclists. He has a Charity : http://www.associacaosalvador.com/ that he manages and is one of the best things to come out of Portugal. Anywhere in the World his work is to be praised, helped and repeated many times over. In his own words, "O mais importante é a pessoa aceitar-se e lutar pelo que a faz feliz".
I am mega proud of the Portuguese TV for having a program like his and showing it in prime time. It shows mentalities have changed so much regarding disabilities and difference in Portugal and that is simply great!
I don't know if tomorrow I will be needing Salvador's help, if worst comes to worst during my motorcycle adventures ( or even a simple fall at home!!) so to me knowing someone like him exists gives me hope no matter what happens!
He is an inspiration for all of us and his charity deserves all the help it can get.

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