Every now and then we cover different events,as a part of the media team we have to get involved in order for us to deliver a more truthful story.But during this event called "Reach for the Sky 2", i didn't get involved. I got ATTACHED! Yes..attached because I was so happy to be with kids. I am fond of kids, I love playing with them,making kulit and all..and during this event I didn't spend my time with ordinary kids.. I spent some time with VERY SPECIAL KIDS...why?because in this event..the participants were children who were visually impaired,those who were not able to walk,some fighting cancer at a very young age and some have autism.
We call them special because we see them differently, some do not treat them normally because to them these kids are not capable of doing normal things..they may be right at some point..but they are totally wrong!These kids may be different..but just like any ordinary kids..they know how to dream..and some of them..they dream of FLYING..
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| Jayvie and I having an interview with Andi... |
Just like Andi..we met him during the event and I had an interview with him..He told us that he got the chance to ride a plane..and he'll ride two more..when asked what he likes about being up there in the air.. I was stunned by his answer because he said he's not afraid to fly and he gets the chance to say hi to his Lola and Papa who are in heaven..and when asked what he wants to be..he immediately said that he wants to be a pilot and he'll only fly with cute girls and his girlfriend..how cute right? :) During the interview,there was a lady who was taking photos and videos, to our surprise she was Andi's mom. We also asked her several questions..and I just can't help but admire her..she told us that it was difficult to have Andi at first..the denial stage was there..but after some time..they have accepted Andi and realized that he was truly special because he was a blessing from GOD.. And according to her... "SPECIAL CHILDREN are for SPECIAL PARENTS".
These kids..they have dreams..and with the help of different organizatons..they were able to reach their dreams of flying..they also got the chance to experience photography!how amazing is that!
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| Photography with a difference!Now can you imagine how special his works could be?GO JEREMY!take that shot :) |
I only spent half of my day with them..and yet they were able to give me so much joy,just seeing those smiles on their faces..those innocent looks,the way they get amused with things,the way they appreciate people..I can't help but fall in love with them..I can't imagine how much joy they bring to their families..
To others they may be different,but for me,just like ordinary kids,they should be accepted and they should be treated well,they should be spared from bullying and any form of abuse..they deserve so much love and respect from the society!To me they are not just special..BUT VERY SPECIAL...
Here are some photos from the event.
Photos from Sir Willy Gozun
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| Andi and his loving Mom :) |
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| Who said they can't dance the dougie?!ofcourse they can!!! :) |
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| I did my opening spill for my show with them! :) |
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| me talking to my special friends! :) |
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| Andi preparing to fly! |
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| Snapshots with them :) |
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| How cute can they get? :) |
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| Chit chat with the kids! |
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| Young warriors! |
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| How lovely..very charming girl.. |
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| Must be my favorite photo! :) |
