Watch Cheerleader In Wheelchair Perform On The Stage!
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A girl in a wheelchair has stunned the audience as she took to the stage to perform with her team despite not being able to walk.
Debbie Threlfo is an inspiring young cheerleader who warmed up the hearts of thousands of Australians as she joined her team, the Oxygen All Stars Lithium, on the stage.
Despite her disability, Debbie has always pushed to achieve her dreams. Fortunately, her teammates stand by her side and didn’t have a second doubt when they made her the star of their performance which gained them the title of Special Ability Champions.
After the video of the performance was shared online it was viewed by millions of people with many suggesting the girl is as brave as one can get.
“The inclusion of the Special Ability division within our competitions gives athletes with special needs the opportunity to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and determination, experience joy and success, and participate in the social as aspects of friendship and teamwork in a safe and encouraging environment,” Australian All Star Cheerleading Federation executive director, Stephen James, revealed to ABC News.point 635 | 1
As the executive president of the cheerleading federation added, the teams with Special Abilities are being treated the same way as all other competitors and are not exempt from strict guidelines and rules.
Following the Oxygen All Stars Lithium team’s success, the federation shared the video of their performance on Facebook and claimed that Debbie and her team inspired everyone.
“Not only did Deb and her team thrill & inspire all of us at the event but they have captured the hearts of MILLIONS from all over the World!!!” they wrote.
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