Molly and Fox 2014 May | Page 28

Dance has no limits Kiera Brinkley lost her legs and arms to a bacterial infection when she was only 2 years old. But that was not going to stop this confident, outgoing, now 16 year old. Like any individual with a disability, she gets tired of people staring and pointing at her. Mostly she is happy to explain what happened to her but those rude people out there better watch out because she is not afraid to stand up for herself. Determined to not let such nastiness get her down, she often responds with “I got in a fight with a shark”. Through it all Kiera dances, in her living room at home, in a practice studio at the renowned Juilliard School in New York and on stage with her high school friends and fellow students cheering loudly. Dance is her way of showing the world the ‘real’ her, not just some girl in wheelchair. “Wherever I go in this world, dance is going to be with me” You really can do anything you want, if you are willing to not be tied down by the limits others try to put on you. You have to just go for it - sharks n’ all! http://youtu.be/wxHDcTln1qE Listen up guys... Don’t be nervous about watching this clip - it is very cool and we promise you a happy ending. Remember to share it with all the guys in your life as well brothers, cousins and friends. http://youtu.be/eZxv5WCWivM