Comments on: Patrick Thibodeau – When Sports Gets it Right

By: Pat

Pat — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:05:12 +0000

Cody, Keep your brother involved and have your parents advocate. If your school system doesn’t have inclusion – Make some noise. We are very very lucky Patrick has been included as much as he has. It was the district’s Special Education Director – she believes All student can be included.
I wish you and your brother the best.
Cody, you sound like you love your brother very much. The love will only get stronger. Patrick has brothers that love him unconditionally. One in particular. It is wonderful for us as Patrick’s parents to see.

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 21:09:04 +0000

Thanks for the comment Cody. I’ll be pulling for your brother in his basketball endeavors. And yes, things like this do give one hope.

By: Cody D

Cody D — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 20:26:35 +0000

My brother also has Down’s Syndrome. He is not as athletic as this kid, but he loves sports no less. He is 14 and goes to high school basketball games where he cheers as hard as anyone. In Saturday league basketball the kids his age are always willing to let him hit a shot. It makes me think sometimes that somehow our country is going to get back to where it used to be. Where we are more than willing to put someone’s dreams before our own and help one another, maybe one day we will get there.