July 10th, 2013
01:15 PM ET
Editor's note: In the Human Factor, we profile survivors who have overcome the odds. Confronting a life obstacle - injury, illness or other hardship - they tapped their inner strength and found resilience they didn't know they possessed. This week we introduce you to 27-year-old Tim Harris, who says he's living the life of his dreams. I was born in January of 1986. A few hours after I was born, our doctor told my parents that I had Down syndrome. A lot of people told my parents that they were very, very sorry. I guess they didn't know then just how totally awesome I would turn out to be. I started in Special Olympics when I was 13 years old. My Special Olympic sports are basketball, poly hockey, volleyball, golf and track and field. I have dozens of gold medals - way more than another Olympian, Michael Phelps Many of them are on display in my restaurant. Read - Breakfast, lunch and hugs at Tim's Place Previously: |
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Would love to visit Tim's! What a special loving young man. He has my utmost admiration! Continued blessings!
I have to be in the mood for hugs, but seriously, more power to you! Keep on, your ambitions and abilities are awesome!
I claim this spot on behalf of all troglodytes and ignoramuses in the land of Krangogham!