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Success Story Andy Wise Headed to China for 2008 Olympics! Congratulations Andy!
Anderson Wise Day! |
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Monday, October 23rd, was proclaimed Anderson Wise Day by Mass Bay President Carole Berotte Joseph, in recognition of his inspirational accomplishments, overcoming being paralyzed from the waist down to become one of the top Paralympic weightlifters in the world. Featured on Wednesday's Child when Andy was only 18-months old, he was adopted by Sally and Dale Wise, who have loved him as their own and helped him achieve a high level of self confidence. In Andy's words: "I was never coddled, but was expected to behave like any other member of the family. My father told me that I could do anything, but I'd have to do it in a different way." Anderson is graduating from Mass Bay in December and is going on to a four year college, with the goal of becoming a personal trainer. In a speech before the standing-room-only crowd, Wednesday's Child
founder Jack Williams predicted Andy would go on to inspire people nationwide.
"One day we'll look back and remember when we honored Andy, and
realize then how much more he would go on and accomplish."
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