When My 15-Year-Old Son With Cerebral Palsy Slowly Typed “Dad… Can We Run In That Race?” I Had Never Run A Competitive Mile In My Life—But I Said Yes Anyway, And That One Simple Answer Turned Into A Forty-Year Journey Of Marathons, Sacrifice, And A Father–Son Bond That Would Inspire Millions Around The World
The question appeared slowly on the small communication screen attached to my son’s wheelchair. My son Michael had cerebral palsy, which meant speaking clearly…