'GMA' celebrates deserving hero with $1 million surprise l GMA

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  • Опубліковано 19 жов 2022
  • Robin Roberts has a special surprise for Dr. Feranmi Okanlami, known as "Dr. O," who's made it his mission to build the adaptive sports and fitness program at the University of Michigan.
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  • @sonah
    @sonah Рік тому +86

    So deserving. The Okanlami family were so kind to us when we attended University Notre Dame. Dr. O made sure to interact with all of us and even host us at their home with his mother

  • @annettec9112
    @annettec9112 Рік тому +72

    "Dad's a 10 out of 10" Beautiful!

  • @Heriod
    @Heriod Рік тому +163

    This makes me so emotional omg...Dr. O and his family paid my tuition at the University of Notre Dame when I had no dime coming from Ethiopia. They changed my life and family's life forever breaking generational poverty!! Dr. Bunmi , his mom is just like my mom here in the US and Dr. O is just so inspiring. Keep shining king!!!

    • @katjeeful
      @katjeeful Рік тому +12

      It is so nice to have people still left that care about others....God bless you on your journey!!

    • @EN-mh6sr
      @EN-mh6sr Рік тому +9

      That's beautiful 💗

    • @paprgl
      @paprgl Рік тому +8

      I thought he was amazing, and you just confirmed it, twice over. I hope you have great success.

    • @Passion84GodAlways
      @Passion84GodAlways Рік тому +2

      That is AMAZING & HEARTWARMING!!!
      THANK YOU for sharing this with us!!!

  • @veronicamitchell7423
    @veronicamitchell7423 Рік тому +23

    Congratulations, Dr. O!!! Your are truly a blessing to your family and community.

  • @angelitogutierrez6214
    @angelitogutierrez6214 Рік тому +13

    OMG I’m so impressed with Dr.O. He’s the kind of person who should be running for congress , inspiring and very intelligent with empathy and compassion in his heart

    • @Oakland9600
      @Oakland9600 2 місяці тому

      He’s humble & has a great sense of humor as well

  • @eileenjackson7909
    @eileenjackson7909 Рік тому +10

    This is so strange. There is some wet, salty, stuff streaming down my face. This is so awesome.

  • @snteag
    @snteag Рік тому +30

    Dr. O is so gracious and humble. It is always so important to recognize the team effort. Thank you Dr. O and thank you and your team for all that you do.

  • @lindabradford9591
    @lindabradford9591 Рік тому +12

    Congratulations Dr. O. What a kind and inspiring man.

  • @shirleysmith3540
    @shirleysmith3540 Рік тому +7

    He is a determined Man.
    Nigerian men are so motivated to succeed no matter what comes their way.

  • @quegacho077
    @quegacho077 Рік тому +17

    So humbled and thankful for his team and family around him.

  • @phDST1913
    @phDST1913 Рік тому +23

    I can't stop smiling through this.

  • @user-ms3jz7ub7n
    @user-ms3jz7ub7n Рік тому +16

    Wow what an inspiring man and an incredible story! Truly a hero!

  • @bryanlb4987
    @bryanlb4987 Рік тому +7

    "This is not a me thing, this is a us thing" How more humble can you be?

  • @hermahall8088
    @hermahall8088 Рік тому +8

    I needed this beautiful story today. To God be the Glory. This man is an inspiration.

  • @Fitforacting
    @Fitforacting Рік тому +7

    This is an amazing story! Also, this man’s ability to articulate his words and thoughts are incredible. I love his face when he was nodding, head left and right when they’re gonna give him the first money. Such a Hummel dude and remembers every single person’s name.😮❤🎉

  • @vickieperry1903
    @vickieperry1903 Рік тому +11

    Awesome story ❤ Positive and intelligent gentleman. These kind of stories are the stuff we need more of especially in these trying times! Job well done Dr. O!!🙏🙌

  • @lauraannbrooks3810
    @lauraannbrooks3810 Рік тому +4

    Crying 10pm at night watching this!
    Born in Michigan.. love you!

  • @HighlyFavor3dWon
    @HighlyFavor3dWon Рік тому +11

    YAYYYYYYYYYYY CONGRATULATIONS DR. O, WHAT A CHAMPION YOU ARE 💙💛💙💛💙💛 AND ALLLLLLLLL PEOPLE WHO HAVE DISABILITIES 🙌🏾🥳🎉🙏🏾 There's NO 'dis' in ANYTHING THAT THEY ACCOMPLISH❣🤩🙌🏾🙏🏾 KEEP GOING Y'ALL 🏆🥇

  • @nefermutshai9920
    @nefermutshai9920 Рік тому +12

    That was great such a humble giving person after all he's been through HE Always said US not me Us such selfless soul,such an example 🙏❤️❤️😘

  • @EN-mh6sr
    @EN-mh6sr Рік тому +10

    His humbleness💗

  • @RebeccaLynnMusic
    @RebeccaLynnMusic Рік тому +15

    WOW! What a tremendously inspirational human! I'm so glad I clicked on this.

    • @williamspaul806
      @williamspaul806 Рік тому

      Hello Rebecca, how are you doing over there

    • @tawanahawkins7855
      @tawanahawkins7855 Рік тому +1

      Me too!!!

    • @williamspaul806
      @williamspaul806 Рік тому

      @@tawanahawkins7855 Okay great to hear from you dear

    • @williamspaul806
      @williamspaul806 Рік тому

      If you don't mind me asking where are you from

    • @williamspaul806
      @williamspaul806 Рік тому +1

      Hello beautiful how are you doing today, why are you not responding to my messages is everything alright

  • @Shax117
    @Shax117 Рік тому +9

    Finally a doctor o thats legit

    • @vernamorales2326
      @vernamorales2326 Рік тому +3

      I just caught that !!!!!!! That statement right there

    • @deborahcaldwell7526
      @deborahcaldwell7526 Рік тому +3

      That right! Very clear in his purpose, his mind thoughts, his heart is purely healing in himself and others. God be all the Glory!

  • @SS-ii6nz
    @SS-ii6nz Рік тому +4

    Dr. O and the team from GMA thanks for sharing this story that inspired me. I've been permanently disabled for the past five years. It led to a early retirement from a job that I loved so much. It's not easy and having access to get around in NYC is so hard. This story is encouraging and now I don't feel alone with the struggle of being disabled.

    • @mariahlynn6388
      @mariahlynn6388 Рік тому +3

      Hope all is well prays for you im sorry you have to go thru that

    • @SS-ii6nz
      @SS-ii6nz Рік тому +1

      Thank you

  • @bakeembakeem
    @bakeembakeem Рік тому +4

    To God forever be the Glory 💯💯💯💯💯💯

  • @KCNwokoye
    @KCNwokoye Рік тому +7

    An eloquent man. Blessed!

  • @cosandraodame7623
    @cosandraodame7623 Рік тому +9

    Gosh this just makes me cry so touching. Thank God for people like you.

  • @crystalmasters8582
    @crystalmasters8582 Рік тому +6

    He will help so many with this

  • @cherlynk.8403
    @cherlynk.8403 Рік тому +5

    God bless this man, his family and his students. He truly is an inspiration. 💖 🙏 🌹

  • @Unique_n_Devine
    @Unique_n_Devine Рік тому +7

    God bless you and your resilience to push thru. What an amazing inspirational story to watch before I go to bed. Blessings to you and your family! I appreciate you and all you do for your community. 🙏🏾💪🏾👑✨

  • @precioustraveler
    @precioustraveler Рік тому +7

    I have no words. 🥹 That was WONDERFUL. 🙌🏾❤️ What an amazing man.

  • @euniceawosika3416
    @euniceawosika3416 Рік тому +4

    Whao, disability is not inability👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @gmazboog9050
    @gmazboog9050 Рік тому +3

    Such a humble human being, well deserved🙏

  • @marilyntkeller
    @marilyntkeller Рік тому +1

    Beautiful Soul! Gorgeous Man! Family and Friends shine from His Light too!😇🙏🏾🙌🏾👊🏾☝🏾👑❤️🖤💚☯️☮️💟✝️💫🌟✨⭐️

  • @bridgethardy657
    @bridgethardy657 Рік тому +1

    I am so moved and encouraged by this. Dr. O is so giving and humble and most of all blessed. Thank God for him and his family and team. I am from Jamaica and have a disabled child. The ability to use her disability is limited here. Thank you Dr. O. God bless you all.

  • @drekafine8831
    @drekafine8831 Рік тому +4

    When I saw this man STANDING UP TO GET HIS OWN WHEELCHAIR OUTTA THE CAR, I literally burst out laughing. Not because it's "funny", but in the sense of "yall bytches didn't think I would beat the odds" funny. It's like a baby telling you to put some milk in their bottle🤔. If you can TELL ME to go and put something in your BOTTLE, it's safe to say you don't need to be drinking out of a bottle🤷🏽‍♀️.Time to move up to a sippy cup or something. Same here. If he's able to stand up and get his own wheelchair out, it's safe to say that he's on the way to not needing his chair🤷🏽‍♀️. And that's gonna be a terrific milestone 🙌🏽.

  • @tamist5079
    @tamist5079 Рік тому +2

    Dr O he is one amazing man

  • @TheDonna200
    @TheDonna200 8 місяців тому

    Wow!! Such an amazing young man! I can only dream that there was someone like him in the UK 🇬🇧 Exceptional, and I’m in tears.

  • @lauraannbrooks3810
    @lauraannbrooks3810 Рік тому +2

    I’m from Michigan-so proud!

  • @monicagilliam2645
    @monicagilliam2645 Рік тому +4

    Congratulations 👏👏

  • @marcellesreece7218
    @marcellesreece7218 Рік тому +3

    A True King 👑 Dr.O keep it up 💙

  • @Lion-fj3wp
    @Lion-fj3wp Рік тому +2

    What an amazing doctor. God bless him and his team. Thanks Robin for sharing this story 🙏🙏🏿🌍

  • @jaym8299
    @jaym8299 Рік тому +1

    Thank you Dr. O

  • @yvonnewilliams8800
    @yvonnewilliams8800 Рік тому +5

    Congratulations!

  • @anaferguson5135
    @anaferguson5135 3 місяці тому

    Thank God for all these wonderful people!

  • @setsom2857
    @setsom2857 Рік тому +1

    Dr. O is a superman physically and especially mentally. if most of us had a fraction of his energy and positivity, the world would be much better off.

  • @kaistockman6443
    @kaistockman6443 Рік тому +1

    At the end what he was saying there’s so many things people don’t understand until they experience it. My health issues I never had heard of before. My mom got Akathisia recently, never heard of it. Found a support group where I learned some people get miss diagnosed with mental health issues and given tons of drugs which makes everything worse. What else is out there we don’t know about but needs awareness? 😢He seems like an amazing person who definitely deserves this 1 million dollars!

  • @CatCmdr
    @CatCmdr Рік тому

    Awesome Dr. O!!!! We’re just differently able!! God Bless you all!! ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @deedeecaldwell6613
    @deedeecaldwell6613 Рік тому +1

    Tears! God bless you Dr. O

  • @earvetta
    @earvetta Рік тому +1

    Congratulations Dr. O a amazing young man 🙏🏾

  • @privatemailcall6011
    @privatemailcall6011 Рік тому +2

    Awesome!!! AWESOME you guys! Lol, I'm from Baton Rouge, & no, we don't say, you guys! So, in true Southern drawl fashion, I say, Awesome y'all! I was surfing around, & heard the very distinctly identifiable voice, of one of my fave female anchors, which, got my attention. I began to watch. Then, I became emotional. I was moved to tears! Feelings of inspiration & admiration & amazement, at all of you. Dr O... Wow. Also, stinging my guilt, for wasted time, & feelings of inadequate participation in life. It's humbling to admit, that someone & someones, have so many physical obstacles, yet they never quit. And here I am, physically very capable, yet, these guys run circles around so many of us, whom are not in wheelchairs, yet we waste the days given to us. It's embarrassing. Omg. I promise to make something count every day, & be thankful & blessed. Thank you all, for a needed snap to!!! Wake up everyone, & move. While you have the ability. Count blessing. Don't waste a moment. This is a very important presentation. Thank you all!!!

  • @feliciawebb7706
    @feliciawebb7706 Рік тому +1

    This is awesome. What a inspiring man and willingness.

  • @kevin_ninja_jones2363
    @kevin_ninja_jones2363 Рік тому

    What a humble and great man referring to take credit he had to highlight the others who make things possible

  • @noir7221
    @noir7221 Рік тому +1

    What a humble person.

  • @luzbarrett-hayes1746
    @luzbarrett-hayes1746 Рік тому +2

    Hallelujah thank you sir ❤

  • @lafredahendricks1232
    @lafredahendricks1232 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations young man GOD Bless 🙏

  • @Passion84GodAlways
    @Passion84GodAlways Рік тому

    OH MY GOSH!!! DR. O. FOR PRESIDENT!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @brianag9726
    @brianag9726 Рік тому

    Dr. O makes me even more proud to be a Wolverine! Go Blue!

  • @ImIsAnn
    @ImIsAnn Рік тому +1

    A minute and thirty-nine seconds in and I’m already crying. 😭

  • @shawnrivers9453
    @shawnrivers9453 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations Dr O👍🎉👑

  • @amanahicks1347
    @amanahicks1347 Рік тому +1

    He’s so humble

  • @khalilahel-amin3060
    @khalilahel-amin3060 Рік тому +1

    It was nice to watch such a positive story!

  • @vintage5729
    @vintage5729 Рік тому +1

    THAT is a great man.

  • @thepenthouse6793
    @thepenthouse6793 Рік тому

    He is so well spoken. Amazing!

  • @youngdpslupopo4454
    @youngdpslupopo4454 Рік тому +3

    Amazing

  • @joslinmartin2630
    @joslinmartin2630 Рік тому +2

    God bless you

  • @hembafantilley-gyado9168
    @hembafantilley-gyado9168 Рік тому +2

    Well done !

  • @aquillasteele602
    @aquillasteele602 Рік тому

    God bless you dr o

  • @DIONNE621
    @DIONNE621 Рік тому

    Congratulations

  • @tishabinkley6522
    @tishabinkley6522 Рік тому +3

    THERE IS A GOD❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙
    WELL DONE BROTHA

  • @pablofonseca13411
    @pablofonseca13411 Рік тому

    I feel so invited to do more

  • @zenclicks4480
    @zenclicks4480 Рік тому

    I love his name "Doctor O" that's really 😎 cool

  • @anissamiles1782
    @anissamiles1782 Рік тому

    Amazing 💖✨💖✨💖✨💖

  • @MC-dk7tr
    @MC-dk7tr Рік тому

    Go Dr. O! Go Blue!

  • @dekapwt5618
    @dekapwt5618 Рік тому

    💛💛💛

  • @kurokaizen1889
    @kurokaizen1889 Рік тому

    🙏🏾

  • @officialJOY1229
    @officialJOY1229 Рік тому +1

    🙏

  • @marimorris4856
    @marimorris4856 Рік тому

    🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @JK-nq1dl
    @JK-nq1dl Рік тому

    🎉🥳

  • @WolverineDevotee
    @WolverineDevotee Рік тому +1

    GO BLUE

  • @RosaritZam72
    @RosaritZam72 Рік тому

    Nice content

  • @skybloom1381
    @skybloom1381 Рік тому

    GO BLUE BABY!!!! WELL DONE GMA!!

    • @williamspaul806
      @williamspaul806 Рік тому

      Hello sky Bloom, how are you doing over there

    • @skybloom1381
      @skybloom1381 Рік тому

      @@williamspaul806 Hi ◡̈ doing better after we beat State lol

    • @williamspaul806
      @williamspaul806 Рік тому

      @@skybloom1381 Great to hear from you dear

    • @williamspaul806
      @williamspaul806 Рік тому

      Where are you from if you don't mind me asking

    • @skybloom1381
      @skybloom1381 Рік тому

      @@williamspaul806 Michigan! Just outside Ann Arbor ◡̈ wbu?

  • @2TMarie
    @2TMarie Рік тому

    I guess nowadays, people actually get recognized for their selfless acts, because before the 21st century, people of all walks of life, have done things, that were never recognized, and that is because they did it regardless!

  • @teresasmith4145
    @teresasmith4145 Рік тому

    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

  • @teresasmith4145
    @teresasmith4145 Рік тому

    🎉🥳🥰🌹❣️💐🎶💃

  • @davidoconnor393
    @davidoconnor393 Рік тому

    That giant gap between his teeth is so very painful to look at,,

  • @travisgrant5608
    @travisgrant5608 Рік тому +2

    Stunning! 👍🤗💞

  • @janetmatthews7973
    @janetmatthews7973 Рік тому +4

    See … In all the ugly the world can bring ….. when God has a plan for you no man can stop it
    Thanks Dr. O🩸😇🙏🏾❤️
    I have always advocated that we say inability
    And unlimited!

  • @georgiadenton8109
    @georgiadenton8109 Рік тому

    Congratulations