In tears, Bellevue boy with autism finishes first cross country race with teammates' help

[Omaha Steve]

Connor Quinn, a seventh grader at Lewis & Clark Middle School in Bellevue, finished his first 3K cross country race at Bellevue West High School Tuesday.


http://www.livewellnebraska.com/fitness/in-tears-bellevue-boy-with-autism-finishes-first-cross-country/article_83f0759a-5800-11e5-92ae-d7c3ace1ad70.html

Posted: Friday, September 11, 2015 12:15 am
By Leia Mendoza / World-Herald staff writer

Connor Quinn is proof that finishing last isn’t always a bad thing.

On Tuesday, the 12-year-old from Bellevue — who was diagnosed with autism and ADHD at age 5 — ran the farthest he ever had, finishing his first 3K cross country meet at Bellevue West High School.

Connor didn’t cross the finish line alone. His teammates on the Lewis & Clark Middle School cross country team completed the race, then ran back to cheer Connor on to the finish. Connor cried.

A photo of Connor and his teammates at the finish line is circulating on social media and drawing positive feedback.

FULL story at link.

[shenmue]

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[tech3149]

2. On today especially, it's great to see a positive story

Especially one that doesn't play on our darker spirits but our better angels.
Thanks for that bit of inspiration as well as all your other posts.

[riderinthestorm]

3. Onions. Someone's cutting onions in here... Sniff!! nt

[Oldtimeralso]

4. Great Story

Steve, thank you for posting human interest stories like this and your labor stories. Hope you are doing well! tis stories like these that take my mind off of my own illnesses.

[Omaha Steve]

5. I'm doing ok

Thanks for asking and for the kind words.