Dad Pushes Quadriplegic Son Through Over 1000 Marathons

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Willpower is probably one of the strongest things in the world.

Love Of A Dad

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Father and son have a different kind of bond that only they can understand.

Meet D**k And Rick

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D**k Hoyt and his son, Rick, are a perfect illustration of how everything is possible with the right motivation.

D**k’s Passion

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D**k has been known to run races, and he has passed on this passion to his son.

A Supposed Hindrance

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Unfortunately, his son, Rick, was born with cerebral palsy and he cannot walk, but they didn’t let it get in their way.

Finishing Together

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The father and son duo has more than 1000 races on their name, and they have even made the international news several times.

How It Started

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Their running journey started when Rick asked if he could join a 5-mile run for charity for someone who was paralyzed due to an accident.

Their Strategy

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During triathlons, D**k would pull his son through the water with a mini boat, and for the third part of the race, they would use a two-seater bicycle.

A Legend

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D**k passed away when he was 80 years old. One of his sons said, “He inspired people to look at all their children as equals no matter their disability.”

Watch D**k and Rick’s inspiring story in the video below.

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