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Post by JohnM on Apr 18, 2024 2:17:09 GMT -5
Doctors told the Erskine`s they should send Jimmy to a mental institution. At the time, average life expectancy for babies born with Down syndrome was 10 years. Instead, Erskines told doctors Jimmy was going home with them, because no one could care for or love their son the way that they could. Carl Erskine with son, Jimmy, the night Erskine was awarded Special Olympics' highest honor, the "Spirit of the Special Olympics" HERO!!!
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Post by Norkee on Apr 19, 2024 8:34:51 GMT -5
Way to go, Carl!
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Post by Lefteroo on Apr 19, 2024 9:38:50 GMT -5
Beautifully chronicled in Roger Kahn's "The Boys of Summer."
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Post by my2cents on Apr 28, 2024 11:39:17 GMT -5
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