LeBron James Inspires Kid and Nike To Help Athletes With Disabilities

Matthew Walzer is a cute child with disabilities, and suffers from cerebral palsy. This means he can’t live his life like other kids. Matthew didn’t want his parents to accompany him in college. He wrote a nice letter to Nike CEO Mark Parker, and it will bring tears to your eyes.

There’s hope for kids with disabilities. Finally. People heard their voice.

Here’s the letter:

“I have overcome many challenges in my life. Although doctors from the country’s top hospitals told my parents that I would never walk; and if I ever talked I would have a major lisp, these diagnoses proved to be false, I walk somewhat independently around my home and use crutches when I’m out or at school. I’ve also never had a speech problem. In fact, I am planning on attending college. I have attained a 3.9 grade point average (4 being the highest) and I am taking advanced placement classes. I have a strong passion for journalism and write for the sports and news sections of my high school newspaper. This year I personally received an award for writing one of the top high school sports columns in my county.

Out of all the challenges I have overcome in my life, there is one that I am still trying to master, tying my shoes. Cerebral palsy stiffens the muscles in the body. As a result I have flexibility in only one of my hands which makes it impossible for me to tie my shoes. My dream is to go to the college of my choice without having to worry about someone coming to tie my shoes everyday.

I’ve worn Nike basketball shoes all my life. I can only wear this type of shoe because I need ankle support to walk. I am currently wearing the Lunar hyper gamer and LeBron Zoom Soldier 6’s. At 16 years old, I am able to completely dress myself, but my parents still have to tie my shoes. As a teenager who is striving to become totally self-sufficient, I find this extremely frustrating, and at times, embarrassing.”

So, Nike made one-of-a-kind shows to meet Matthew’s needs. “Flyease” are out of this world!