In this heartfelt video, Alpha Wong shares his inspiring journey as a member of the Junior Road Warriors wheelchair basketball team. Alpha recounts the life-changing car accident in March 2018 that left him paralyzed and plunged him into deep depression. He reflects on his struggle to adapt to life with a disability and the pivotal moment when he was introduced to the Angel City Games by his respiratory specialist, Sue Rodriguez. The Games rekindled his passion for sports, ultimately leading him to join the Junior Road Warriors.
Alpha describes his initial doubts about team sports, his progress in basketball, and the profound impact the team had on his independence, self-care, and mental health. He emphasizes the importance of teamwork, as instilled by his coach, Trooper Johnson, and shares how his involvement with the team led to his role as ASB president at his high school. Alpha's story is a testament to resilience and the transformative power of sports. He concludes with a heartfelt appeal for donations to support his team, highlighting how crucial these contributions are for athletes like him.
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