After losing legs, Reggie Colton found a role model who inspired him
Posted by: Carrie Ann Lucas in Media
After losing legs, Reggie Colton found a role model who inspired him
Reggie wants to continue playing for the Dallas Wheelchair Mavericks — the team he’s led to four titles — but he no longer has time to adequately train to compete at the National Wheelchair Basketball Association’s highest level.
Besides, he’d rather bounce on the trampoline with his 4-year-old son, Malik, wheel around the driveway in pursuit of 6-year-old R.C.’s bike or push 2-year-old Yasmine’s pedal car.
“I missed doing this with my father. You make ’em, you got to take care of them. I didn’t have a role model that was there every day, but I picked up bits and pieces from others who I thought was doing it right. You just have to get your inspiration and knowledge from wherever you can.”
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May 2nd, 2006 at 10:41 am
How ’bout coming out to our 16th Annual Extravaganza for Physically Challenged at Bachman Lake June 2 &3? We would love for you to join us - a chance to try 30 different activities - the kids would love it AND, most importantly we bring in the top 48 wheelchair basketball players from around the country and they have 3-on-3 tournaments! Call Shorty ASAP to discuss…Thanks! (972) 524-4231
October 27th, 2006 at 12:40 pm
Very inspiring. The best to him and his family.
January 15th, 2007 at 11:03 pm
Brave ! Satisfaction is the keyword - which everyone stives for.
November 12th, 2007 at 7:27 pm
Hello Reg, glad too see you and the family doing well. Take care may God Bless you.