The Olympics and Paralympics: My experience and the way it has inspired Me
The performance by Olympic and Paralympic athletes has left a profound effect on my life. The experience has made me look at myself. I have thought about the many complaints that I have made about my arthritis, but when I reflect about the past couple of weeks and the effort that athletes have made I am proud.
The Paralympians in particular have inspired me and given me a new lease of life. I am very proud of all of them and the contribution that they have made to the 2012 Olympics.
I realise that I can do a little more and say to myself, just walk briskly.
Henrietta Onipede (DBU member)