A victory at the race in December 2010 would guarantee 16-year-old Holland Reynolds' California track team a state championship. But just feet from the finish line, Reynolds collapses. A race official, who runs immediately to her side, explains to her that if she wants to finish the race, she can perhaps crawl enough to get one foot over the line--but if she gets assistance from anyone, she would have to be disqualified. Stunning the crowd, Reynolds pulls herself up and crawls toward the finish. In a dramatic, inspiring end, Reynolds crosses the finish line on hands and knees and crosses fast enough to secure the state championship for her team. "I just wanted to cross the line," Reynolds explained to ABC News.
This is a MUST SEE Video for everyone... not just Americans!
If you are an American, and you watch this video, we guarantee you will NEVER take our "National Anthem" for granted again. This 12-minute video is a tribute to the patriots who fought off the British in the War of 1812 and to Francis Scott Key who wrote the lyrics to The Star Spangled Banner in 1814.
A blind boy sat on the steps of a building with a hat by his feet. He had a sign which read: "I am blind. Please Help." There were only a few coins in the hat.
When a man came walking by, he took a few coins from his pocket and dropped them into the hat. Then he took the sign, turned it around, and wrote some words on the back. He put the sign where it was, so that everyone who walked by would see the new words.
If you can read this story without laughing, it's a cryin' shame. It got to where I could not see through the tears in my eyes. But, I apologize in advance for a few off-colored words.
With so many people in the world telling us we can't succeed, we need to hear people telling us we can.
I remember my high school English teacher telling me not to apply to Cornell University because they wouldn't accept me and even if they did I wouldn't be able to do the work. (It's funny that I'm a writer now).
This story will inspire you... to realize how anyone can overcome adversity!
What do you do when you’re born with two digits on each hand and your legs are amputated at the knees when you’re three? Well, if you’re Hee Ah Lee, you become a concert pianist. She is quite a pro at it now, and you’ll love hearing her play... watch this video below:
In respect for this incredibly inspiring message, we offer you first this 2-minute video production featuring this poem, "Don't Quit." The Poetry is text below.
Inspire 21 Inspiring Words for the 21st Century
