Hello Readers, have you heard about Steve Wampler? He will be the first man with Cerebral Palsy to climb Yosemite’s El Capitan. Mr. Wampler is climbing to raise funds for his wilderness camps for children with physical disabilities. Read his story at: http://www.takepart.com/news/2010/04/27/man-with-cerebral-palsy-to-climb-yosemites-el-capitan/
Thanks to Jenny at TakePart.com for sharing Steve Wampler’s story. TakePart.com is an independent online community that connects its members to the social, environmental, political and cultural issues of our day.
7 comments:
Steve Wampler is the prime example of inner strength and physical ability. Despite his bout with Cerebral Palsy, he's managed to iniate and bring about life altering change for himself and others. His dedication to give back and create opportunities for individuals with disabilities is a selfless inspiration that emphasizes the "big picture" of human evolution. Person with disabilities deserve the same opportunities as thoughs without, for they "disability" is really a unique gift from God enabling them to venture where many cannot, for the struggle makes life a little sweeter.
What a truly inspirational story that of Steve Wampler and his life accomplishments. His parents did the right thing by allowing him as a kid to discover all of his capabilities in the Wilderness Camp. He is a prime example that "When there's a Will, There's a Way" Life is full of wonderful experiences waiting to be lived on by all of us. His climb of El Capitan will be a true success and such an accomplishment for him and for all of the people with disabilities in the world that will know about it.
Crystal L. Chiu
I was really touched by this story. Steve Wampler and his family sound like great people. Steve has already accomplished so many things in his life and now he wants to give back to so many other kids. I think it wonderful that he reopened the camp so kids can have a chance to experience the fun he had when he went to camp. I especially liked how honest his wife was when she talked about how she felt when she first met Steve. Just looking at the pictures you can tell how much fun the kids are having. I hope he gets all the money he needs to keep this camp open.
Tanya D.
When Steve Wampler realized that the wilderness camp that had changed his life as a child was no longer open, he could have done what many of us would have-said "What a shame" and moved on. Steve Wompler, however, wouldn't allow children with disabilities to miss thislife-changing opportunity to challange themselves mentally. The fact that he was determined enought to not only re-oopen this camp, but to maintain it successfully running without burdening parents with financial matters, is truly inspirational. His devotion to this cause is beautiful and selfness. It is easy to forget that this man has a disability because he has not allowed it do define him. What defines Wampler is this truly benevolent act that I am sure will change the lives of so many like him.
martha g. garza
I wish more people were as motivated and inspired to help others. Someone with Cereberal Palsy wouldn't normally be thought to be able to achieve such a challenge, however the fact that he is doing it not only to accomplish it, but for a good cause. I applaud him and hope that he can raise enough money for the children.
-Anna Ocanas
This is an amazing story. Steve is the one of the great souls that inspire others to do what many may think is impossible. The only limits are those that any person on themselves. He is raising the bar and inspring so many n so many levels.
Wow! This article is very inspiring. It is a good deed what Steve Wampler is doing. There are a lot of children out there with physical disabilities that have never gone anywhere in their life. Keeping this camp open is an opportunity of these children to have fun, make friends, and enjoy their life. Sometimes children with disabilities think that their life will not be normal or that they will never be able to have fun in their lives. Well this camp can change a lot of children’s minds of thinking. Steve climbing the Yosemite’s el Capitan to raise money is awesome. I really wish more people were involved in this to help these children. It does show that there’s at least someone out there who really cares for children with disabilities. He wants to make a difference in their lives by keeping his camp open for them. There aren’t a lot of people out there like Steve Wampler.
Jennifer Valerio
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