SM Miniute: Special Olympics

The following was sent to me by a good friend. Thought you all might enjoy
it. I think it would make a good Scoutmaster's Minute, too.~
Lorie McGraw
Columbia SC Pack 410
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This is a good story...thought it would be nice to share. The
following was shared by Diane Berke in the May-June 1998 edition of A Course
magazine:

A few years ago, at the Seattle Special Olympics, nine contestants,
all physically or mentally disabled, assembled at the starting line for
the 100-yard dash. At the gun, they all started out, not exactly in a
dash, but with a relish to run the race to the finish and win. All, that
is, except one little boy who stumbled on the asphalt, tumbled over a
couple of times, and began to cry. The other eight heard the boy cry. They
slowed down and looked back. Then they all turned around and went
back. Every one of them. One girl with Down's Syndrome bent down and
kissed him and said: "This will make it better." Then all nine
linked arms and walked together to the finish line.

Everyone in the stadium stood, and the cheering went on for several
minutes. People who were there are still telling the story. Why?
Because deep down we know this one thing. What matters in this life
is more than winning for ourselves. What matters in this life is helping
others win, even if it means slowing down and changing our course.

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