Child Warrior: Lenny Competing in Disney Martial Arts Tournament
Meet today's Age of Autism child warrior, Lenny, so named for Jenny McCarthy's book, Mother Warriors.
From his Dad, Charles: "My son Lenny, 10 year old 4th grader at Cypress Trails Elementary in Royal Palm Beach, competed in Taekwondo at the Disney Martial Arts Tournament Oct 25, 2008 in Orlando and won a Silver Medal in Taekwondo Sparring. He Loves Taekwondo and has been taking for over three years earning his red belt. This video is his taekwondo forms competition at Disney. Mom and Dad are so proud of him."
Click HERE for the link! (Sorry, the embed code simply will not run!)
We're proud of you too, Lenny!
Congratulations - God Bless. Athletic AND so handsome...!
Posted by: Cathy | November 04, 2008 at 10:07 PM
I am proud for Lenny to be my son's best friend. Until I met Lenny and his family I didn't know that much about autism. I now do and I am proud to know such devoted parents and a wonderful child, I hope my son and Lenny grow to be life long friends. Anyone who meets this family and takes the time to know them will only be blessed by it.
Posted by: jane martinez | November 04, 2008 at 01:16 PM
I am so proud of you Lenny. Not only are you the best little brother ever but you've inspired so many people, including myself.
Love You
Posted by: Cheryl | November 03, 2008 at 11:53 PM
Lenny is amazing, as are his parents. True leaders.
Thanks.
Posted by: Diane | November 03, 2008 at 05:37 PM
Lenny has been our inspiration since the Wall Street Journal article. Back then our child was non-verbal, we had such great hopes for recovery... and it came!
Thank you Lenny for your inspiration!
Maybe we will see you in the Olympics!
Posted by: karenatlanta | November 03, 2008 at 12:35 PM
Lenny, you ARE a warrior!!!! Congratulations!!
Posted by: jennifer | November 03, 2008 at 11:15 AM
Lenny was our inspiration just one year ago when I contacted a Rescue Angel in my area, Charlie, who is Lenny's dad. I felt if there was a child right near us that was recovering from autism, why not mine? They weren't famous or mega rich, just devoted parents seeking the best treatment for their son. Way to go, Lenny, way to go!
Posted by: Nicole | November 03, 2008 at 09:12 AM
Lenny,
A few months ago I watched your wonderful recovery video set to Alan Jackson's song "Livin' on Love". Now every time I hear that song I think of you with happy tears in my eyes. You are such a powerful inspiration to all of us. CONGRATULATIONS and BLESS YOU!
Posted by: Diane F, Dean's mom | November 03, 2008 at 08:58 AM
Yeah! Lenny!!!! Brought tears to my eyes!
Posted by: Kathy | November 03, 2008 at 08:55 AM