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 Brittnie
has endured and surpassed many obstacles in life. She was born in
Marshall, Texas under the amazing care of Dr. McCathran and Dr. Harris.
She was quickly transported to a neonatal intensive care unit at Schumpert's
Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana. She underwent several surgeries
and remained hospitalized until she was able to go home. Born with
Spina Bifida Myelomeningocele caused by folic acid deficiency, Brittnie
has been paraplegic since birth... but that hasn't kept her from enjoying
the same pleasures as all children.Brittnie was raised on the "No Boundaries" rule of thumb. When she was five, she had a motorized Jeep altered so that she could drive. The following year, while her siblings were in drill team and football, Brittnie realized that she wanted to be a cheerleader. She tried out for cheerleader and made the squad. Also while in elementary school, she recieved a 36 speed mountain bike so that she could enter the Bike Rodeo and compete. As you know, all girls love to dance and Brittnie is no exeption. She became a wheelchair ballet dancer under the instruction of the incredibly talented choreographer, Paula Gorman, with InFlight Dance since 1998. Brittnie has performed in venues such as Dallas Reunion Arena, Alamodome, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, to name a few. She has been featured in magazines, newspapers, television, even on ESPN. In 2003 Brittnie faced a difficult year as she underwent two neurosurgeries. Being the amazing young lady she is, she not only bounced back, she came back to win the Junior Miss Wheelchair of Texas title. Attending to her duties as reigning "Queen", which includes appearances as a motivational speaker to other children and at schools helping to educate others about disabilities. She explains that she isn't "handicapped but handicapable". Brittnie was the Jr Grand Marshal of the 2004 ADA conference. Senator Jeff Wentworth sponsored a senate resolution in her honor that was adopted by the Texas State Senate . (View Senate Record or Download PDF) She has recieved letters from Congressman Henry Bonilla and Al and Tipper Gore stating their awe of her accomplishments.Brittnie appeared in a documentary about people who overcome adversity/disabilities. She appears in two Via Accessability commercials that are running on Time Warner Cable. Over the years, she has participated in such wheelchair sports as swimming, tennis, dance, horseback riding, cycling, basketball, and archery. Being raised on the "No Boundaries" rule of thumb..... Brittnie knows that " The only boundaries in life are those we create in our own minds". In life, heroes aren't only basketball stars, football players, or celebrities. The true heroes are those that succeed in spite of adversity, that go the extra mile without ever being asked, they are unassuming. "Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in Heaven." Matthew 5:14-16 Brittnie inspires others by her faith and determination to excel and succeed. She is a beacon of light for those who cannot see. To see the person, not the chair. To see the soul, not the color or race. Let your light shine! |
