Remarkable Resiliency: Children Who Never Let Their Disabilities Hold Them Back

Marvin Beats The Odds

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This young man introduces himself best: “My name is Marvin Pearson. I can’t see, but I can still kick butt on the football field.” Marvin attends Pottstown High School, and he is unable to see or hear. He also happens to be an excellent football player. Marvin has a special message and says, “I want people to understand that you’re able to overcome any obstacle set in your path, whether it’s an amputated body part or being blind, or hearing impaired.” He’s also like any other kid and plays basketball, runs track, wrestles, raps, “reads a lot” and owns 17 fantasy football teams. Marvin has plans to one day become a sports agent and with such an amazing outlook on life, there’s no doubt he will succeed.