Orange Bowl player with OBPI--will be drafted by NFL!
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richinma2005
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- Joined: Thu Sep 29, 2005 12:00 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: Daughter Kailyn ROBPI, June 14, 1997.
Surgery with Dr Waters (BCH), April 1999 and in February 2012
2 more daughters, Julia (1999), Sarah(2002) born Cesarean.
Orange Bowl player with OBPI--will be drafted by NFL!
Watch Iowa Hawkeye #94 Adrian Clayborn Defensive End play in the Orange Bowl tonight. Adrian has a brachial plexus injury and is projected to be drafted in the first round of the NFL!
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Kath
- Posts: 3242
- Joined: Mon Nov 18, 2002 4:11 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: I am ROBPI, global injury, Horner's Syndrome. No surgery but PT started at 2 weeks old under the direction of New York Hospital. I wore a brace 24/7 for the first 11 months of my life. I've never let my injury be used as an excuse not to do something. I've approach all things, in life, as a challenge. I approach anything new wondering if I can do it. I tried so many things I might never have tried, if I were not obpi. Being OBPI has made me strong, creative, more determined and persistent. I believe that being obpi has given me a very strong sense of humor and compassion for others.
- Location: New York
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That's amazing and wonderful. We have come a long way. When I was young only the church team would let me play Basketball because of my arm.... So happy to see that these things are possible for the kids and that they are not discriminated against but given a change to prove themselves. 
Kath robpi/adult
Kathleen Mallozzi
Kathleen Mallozzi
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WOO HOO!!!!!!!
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AlannahD
- Posts: 234
- Joined: Mon May 09, 2005 3:55 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: 7-year-old granddaughter, LOBPI
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Has he ever spoken about his injury? CMB
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angelsmom1
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This is wonderful news was waching it on TV last night :0)
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AlannahD
- Posts: 234
- Joined: Mon May 09, 2005 3:55 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: 7-year-old granddaughter, LOBPI
Re: Orange Bowl player with OBPI--will be drafted by NFL!
Isn't that called a "stinger" in the sports world?
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tclay
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- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: My name is Tracie Clayborn the mother of Adrian. It's good to hear that his success gives inspiration to other kids with this disorder. He has worked very hard over the years but most importantly he never gave up hope. Thank you for posting this because children need to know that just because they have a handicap they can still be successful in life. A lot of faith in God and determination.
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My name is Tracie Clayborn(Adrian's mom). Thank you posting this information about this disorder. It is important for children to know that they can succeed. With a lot of faith in God, hard work and determination they can do almost anything they want. Adrian worked very hard to make it even when I was unsure about him playing contact sports. I saw the determination to beat this in his eyes so I put it in Gods hands and let him play. So far he's been blessed with no injuries since he started playing in junior high. GOD IS GOOD!!
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KimW
- Posts: 58
- Joined: Fri May 09, 2008 9:24 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: My daughter has a right obstetrical injury. She is 16.
Two surgeries include nerve graft and muscle release.
A great kid that plays soccer, rides horses, plays the piano
and clarinet.
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Tracie --
So great to hear from you. Thank you for posting on our boards. Whenever we see a someone move beyond the injury and have great accomplishments, we all feel a sense of pride! You and Adrian are both inspirations to all of us. Thanks for contributing and stopping in to say hello! Hope you will visit often and give we mothers pointers on raising positive and confident kids!
Kim
So great to hear from you. Thank you for posting on our boards. Whenever we see a someone move beyond the injury and have great accomplishments, we all feel a sense of pride! You and Adrian are both inspirations to all of us. Thanks for contributing and stopping in to say hello! Hope you will visit often and give we mothers pointers on raising positive and confident kids!
Kim
Kim West
"Children are likely to live up to what you believe of them." Lady Bird Johnson
"Children are likely to live up to what you believe of them." Lady Bird Johnson
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Carolyn J
- Posts: 3424
- Joined: Tue Apr 06, 2004 1:22 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI. I am 77 yrs old and never had a name for my injuries until 2004 when I found UBPN at age 66.
My injuries are: LOBPI on upper body and Cerebrael Palsy on the lower left extremities. The only intervention I've had is a tendon transplant from my left leg to my left foot to enable flexing t age 24 in 1962. Before that, my foot would freeze without notice on the side when wearing heels AND I always did wear them at work "to fit in" I also stuttered until around age 18-19...just outgrew it...no therapy for it. Also suffered from very very low self esteem; severe Depression and Anxiety attacks started at menopause. I stuffed emotions and over-compensated in every thing I did to "fit in" and be "invisible". My injuries were Never addressed or talked about until age 66. I am a late bloomer!!!!!
I welcome any and all questions about "My Journey".
There is NO SUCH THING AS A DUMB QUESTION.
Sharing helps to Heal. HUGS do too. - Location: Tacoma WA
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YES Thank you Tracie, for coming on and posting about Aidrian...Often I have read posts from mothers asking whether it's okay to let their son play sports,especially football. Please come back here often to re-assure moms and Dads too about letting their children try anything they want to. 
HUgs all around,
Carolyn J/ age 71
HUgs all around,
Carolyn J/ age 71
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
Adult LOBPI
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rchapin
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- Joined: Fri Feb 19, 2010 11:03 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: Born 1970. Erb's palsy, left arm affected. Quad surgery age 2. Overhead cast used. Saro was not invented yet.
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It takes a trained eye to spot the disability, and even I had to do some research as to which wing was affected... In his case it's his right arm. It's fantastic to see him come this far.
I used to swing a mean bat in little league. I guess my left arm made more leverage when I swung. I used to hit rocketing line drives out, one aced a shortstop in the groin, putting him down for the count. After that incident, the infielders would flinch when I would take a swing at a pitch.
I still swear to this day that I didn't really mean to do it...
I used to swing a mean bat in little league. I guess my left arm made more leverage when I swung. I used to hit rocketing line drives out, one aced a shortstop in the groin, putting him down for the count. After that incident, the infielders would flinch when I would take a swing at a pitch.
I still swear to this day that I didn't really mean to do it...