2-year-old with spina bifida now running after taking inspiring first steps

A little boy from Kansas, born with a rare condition, has become an inspiration around the world. Video captured the moments Roman Dinkel defied the odds and walked for the first time. Now, he's running. "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor explains.
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  • @raderanneke
    @raderanneke5 жыл бұрын

    My name is Anneke and I am 44, I will be 45 in August. And I was born with Spina Bifida. I walked until I was 10 and then had to have rods put in my back for scoliosis, lordosis and kyfosis. But I lead a very normal life. I work two part time jobs, I am happily married and I am on a bowling league. And am involved in my community. Seeing Roman, I believe he will lead an amazing life. I love following him and his family online.

  • @lisaellis4105

    @lisaellis4105

    5 жыл бұрын

    Anneke Rader God, is good isn't he! stay! blessed! and keep on doing what you are doing!

  • @raderanneke

    @raderanneke

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ĺisa Ellis God is definitely so good. And thank you.

  • @alexthegreat3862

    @alexthegreat3862

    4 жыл бұрын

    Anneke Rader My son has Spina Bifida Subscribe to support our channel 🎥❤️

  • @matthewgross7640

    @matthewgross7640

    4 жыл бұрын

    I saw your comment on another vid

  • @Broteese

    @Broteese

    4 жыл бұрын

    God bless you, Madam.

  • @Loveroffood41
    @Loveroffood414 жыл бұрын

    I love how the interviewer made the sound of Donald and made Roman laugh that right there is a pretty cool Talent.

  • @PigeonsPie1

    @PigeonsPie1

    3 ай бұрын

    Same

  • @alexvanluit3231
    @alexvanluit32315 жыл бұрын

    It makes me so happy to see how good the interviewer was to him. Obviously, he's not going to be mean, but getting into the tent to play with him and mimicking Donald Duck was awesome. It seemed like Roman really enjoyed playing with the interviewer.

  • @MikeLive1285

    @MikeLive1285

    4 жыл бұрын

    Kids bring out the best in people.

  • @barbararab6390

    @barbararab6390

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MikeLive1285 and unfortunatly sometimes the worst

  • @PigeonsPie1

    @PigeonsPie1

    3 ай бұрын

    Same

  • @scottwest5013
    @scottwest50135 жыл бұрын

    Very handsome polite lil man

  • @janetboot5540
    @janetboot5540 Жыл бұрын

    63 not hydro what ever but spina bifta stage 4 n my bump is in the exact same area. I walk, rode horses, drove 19 wheel rigs for a living, did 10 yrs taking care of children with physical disabilities cause when I was young No One Would Give My Parents a Break. I pray for your child n u guys as a family unit. I still walk just alot slower n with a walker. I have burnt my legs so bad n not even known they were being burnt, thank the good lord my husband smelled the skin burning. Be diligent with love n give yourselves a break every once in awhile. Love ❤️

  • @PigeonsPie1

    @PigeonsPie1

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your willingness to reply with your own experience, which is helpful

  • @curtisgonzalez913
    @curtisgonzalez9135 жыл бұрын

    This little boy is so smart and man you can't help but to fall in love with this kid, your the best lil guy stay strong...

  • @chip8398
    @chip839810 ай бұрын

    I am so impressed with Roman and his family. The little dude should be an example to all of us and his wonderful parents receive all the blessings they can get. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @thegreenguy7676
    @thegreenguy76763 жыл бұрын

    His Donald Duck impression was actually really good

  • @ravisuvarna8398
    @ravisuvarna83986 ай бұрын

    I was so sad and crying watching that video Look maggie I walking. Now I can't describe how much I am happy seeing this kid walking. May god bless him.

  • @grantpickern3487
    @grantpickern34873 жыл бұрын

    This little kid melts my heart he so cute

  • @avril8443
    @avril8443 Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful brave little boy. You are a star Roman. Just like little Lacey, the most adorable brave little girl. You both hv amazing supportive parents. Live you all loads ❤❤ .

  • @ThatBeeyatch
    @ThatBeeyatch2 жыл бұрын

    This baby warms my heart . What a beautiful boy 🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @mandycouperco2422
    @mandycouperco2422 Жыл бұрын

    Adorable wee boy. Bless him and his wonderful parents.

  • @charlenemack7040
    @charlenemack70404 күн бұрын

    I’m 72 years old born with spina bifida operated on at the age of three months at Boston Children’s Hospital. I have no leg braces and I am not in a wheelchair and I have been very grateful extremely grateful. I do suffer from anxiety and depression that’s a lifelong thing and it’s getting worked on, very slow progress but at least I haven’t given up, yet.😊

  • @xxGiantsxx56
    @xxGiantsxx565 жыл бұрын

    From one Roman to another, what a lovely little guy. Thanks for the inspiration Roman + Family!

  • @user-mq9ov5xk7q
    @user-mq9ov5xk7q5 жыл бұрын

    Omg I’m so glad he has great parents to help him through this rough time. Well they have each other.

  • @chrisprescott2273
    @chrisprescott22735 жыл бұрын

    What an amazingly sweet little dude.

  • @Arbazshaikh-pi2pd
    @Arbazshaikh-pi2pd2 жыл бұрын

    I can't describe my happier to see him walking

  • @freyastears
    @freyastears4 жыл бұрын

    This kid is just so incredibly cute!!!! I can't believe it!!! I'm literslly crying ❤

  • @isabellarose2923
    @isabellarose29233 ай бұрын

    This story really puts a smile on my face and of course I cried. I cried with the video where he is telling his dog Maggie that he is walking. Just heartwarming!!! He really does show all of us what love should look like!!!

  • @barbarahagan1757
    @barbarahagan17575 жыл бұрын

    Roman, is such imporation to kids and adults who have spaniel buffed. That you can do everything like other people who don't have it. Thank you for sharing your story!!!!

  • @ireneherrera-shan7272
    @ireneherrera-shan72724 жыл бұрын

    Oh Roman, you are absolutely adorable.

  • @tabithaweatherspoon6645
    @tabithaweatherspoon66455 жыл бұрын

    He is so precious

  • @lashonejackson1621
    @lashonejackson16215 жыл бұрын

    What a BLESSING he is!!! He is LOVE♥️🥰

  • @Smallvillefreak
    @SmallvillefreakАй бұрын

    I hope Maggie lives forever. 😢

  • @Arbazshaikh-pi2pd
    @Arbazshaikh-pi2pd2 жыл бұрын

    I am so happy to see him walking I first saw his video and wanted him to walk that's the only thing I wanted now seeing this makes me infinity times happy I can't even explain

  • @holliekemp4180
    @holliekemp41802 жыл бұрын

    He is so beautiful I wish him the absolute best in life bless him 🤍🤍

  • @kiddoandoldfart5771
    @kiddoandoldfart57715 жыл бұрын

    So amazing, Roman!! We need to have a Spina Bifida meet up!!! We both have Spina Bifida Myelomeningocele and Hydrocephalus. We are 29 & 33

  • @-Brandon
    @-Brandon2 жыл бұрын

    2 years old! He’s so smart wow.

  • @joeytaucher8402
    @joeytaucher84024 жыл бұрын

    It is amazing how much Rowan has conquered and achieved. Also, Jeff Glor is such a terrific human being. Playing with Rowan and doing the Donald Duck impression. I also noticed how comfortable Rowan felt with him, leaning on his leg while talking about the Disney characters. The Dad in Jeff definitely came out and it is beautiful to see.

  • @samanthacole4395

    @samanthacole4395

    2 жыл бұрын

    Roman

  • @lexxlexx5484
    @lexxlexx54844 жыл бұрын

    Oh my gosh, I love this little Angel May the Lord bless him he’s the cutest thing ever!

  • @BaoTran-ol9hb
    @BaoTran-ol9hb4 жыл бұрын

    This little angel makes my day

  • @justicewillprevail1106
    @justicewillprevail11065 жыл бұрын

    Awww... he’s so cute. I love this little guy.

  • @FirstPeterr
    @FirstPeterr9 ай бұрын

    This young man is stellar. I hope the family keeps Roman safe and inspired.

  • @gailsgig
    @gailsgig11 ай бұрын

    Full of hope, and love…we need more of this in today’s world

  • @gerrybonanni3102
    @gerrybonanni31023 жыл бұрын

    Roman you are one awesome kid and I know that you will have bigger and better things, keep on trucking little man. 🇺🇸🥇🏆

  • @charlesjones7449
    @charlesjones74495 жыл бұрын

    I'm so happy for your family

  • @thachan5733
    @thachan57335 жыл бұрын

    OMG Roman, you are getting big👏👏👏like always you are soooooo smart always and cute little guy ❤️❤️❤️May God continue to Bless you and your family 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @tammietaylor5954
    @tammietaylor59545 жыл бұрын

    Heavenly father wrap your arms around Roman and heal his body in Jesus name Roman is so cute

  • @applebolima4185

    @applebolima4185

    5 жыл бұрын

    Amen❤

  • @marissabartels3072

    @marissabartels3072

    5 жыл бұрын

    Tammie Taylor you can’t be “healed” from SB....

  • @okechfredrick5421

    @okechfredrick5421

    4 жыл бұрын

    Amen

  • @jm101

    @jm101

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@marissabartels3072 then have God make a miracle

  • @marissabartels3072

    @marissabartels3072

    3 жыл бұрын

    jm 101 you don’t need to be healed from SB and you don’t need a miracle. It’s not a death threat and complete possible to live with

  • @yosefinakim4754
    @yosefinakim47545 жыл бұрын

    Roman little cutie always makes my day! Love you Roman!!!!!!!! ❤️God continue to bless you!

  • @bethsloan4821
    @bethsloan48213 жыл бұрын

    As an adult, with Spina bifida and hydrocephalus, he sure inspires me to keep going.

  • @lisaellis4105
    @lisaellis41055 жыл бұрын

    God bless! this little one! Amen!

  • @rodneymccoy8014
    @rodneymccoy80147 күн бұрын

    Roman, keep up the hard work. You are doing so good. Maybe someday you can have a play date with Lacey.

  • @keanezafranabrisam
    @keanezafranabrisam Жыл бұрын

    My child was diagnosed with spina bifida, now 7 years old with a condition of 10 kg weight, sometimes admitted to the hospital 1 month 4x for the treatment process & Fisiotherapi. Thanks for information

  • @carameldestiney69
    @carameldestiney693 жыл бұрын

    He made my morning thsnk u Roman I needed a smile ☺ been pretty down to such a beautiful soul

  • @sueellensmith9010
    @sueellensmith90103 жыл бұрын

    The story is so heart-wrenching for me I'm so happy for little Roman and his family but I lost my daughter to Spina Bifida she lived 2 months

  • @MsShay78
    @MsShay785 жыл бұрын

    How awesome!

  • @idorus
    @idorus2 жыл бұрын

    i dont want kids but if i do have one i hope they are like this hes so cute and has such a nice personality. a real angel

  • @mimikajingu1311
    @mimikajingu13114 жыл бұрын

    You so lovely family God bless you And the miracle baby ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @Snappy60
    @Snappy605 жыл бұрын

    Roman is awwwdorable! Great Donald impression, Jeff. Will keep the little guy and his family in prayers.

  • @Rocketscienceshorts
    @Rocketscienceshorts2 ай бұрын

    Go Roman ❤❤

  • @iacoponefurio1915
    @iacoponefurio1915 Жыл бұрын

    Adorable kiddo😊

  • @bhoomikagaur204
    @bhoomikagaur2044 жыл бұрын

    His voice is super cute😍

  • @dawgg_nation
    @dawgg_nation4 жыл бұрын

    best quote ever “what’s dat” -Roman Dinkle

  • @stinkbug4449
    @stinkbug44493 жыл бұрын

    He’s adorable :,)

  • @Chillifish57
    @Chillifish573 жыл бұрын

    Love this little guy

  • @augustcait6269
    @augustcait62693 жыл бұрын

    He’s adorable

  • @gabrielsanchez1644
    @gabrielsanchez16444 жыл бұрын

    God bless him with health ♥️

  • @kiranbilqees1228
    @kiranbilqees12282 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing

  • @_.yl3kk748
    @_.yl3kk7484 жыл бұрын

    I saw this video and it gave me hope for my little brother because hes also has that condition

  • @8va782
    @8va7823 жыл бұрын

    I’m going to cry 😭

  • @gregkoehler5570
    @gregkoehler5570 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the good story 👍

  • @lauriek9734
    @lauriek97346 ай бұрын

    Love this kid!!

  • @glendadio9977
    @glendadio997711 ай бұрын

    So smart and adorable ❤❤❤

  • @lorireece1970
    @lorireece19706 ай бұрын

    From one spina bifida warrior to another, I adore you, Roman! I wish you all the best. Stay strong and joyful.❤️

  • @le_ecrivaine

    @le_ecrivaine

    3 ай бұрын

    @lorireece God be with you

  • @lorireece1970

    @lorireece1970

    2 ай бұрын

    @@le_ecrivaineThank you very much. The same to you. I KNOW HE is.

  • @ralph4720
    @ralph4720 Жыл бұрын

    I remembered this kid on the news he's he's big now 😳 keep going 👍 big guy you're one he'll of a fighter 👏 💪 🙏 🤲

  • @kxmelii
    @kxmelii4 жыл бұрын

    I am sobbing

  • @kcvft
    @kcvft Жыл бұрын

    The happiest news i ever saw

  • @jeannieves6275
    @jeannieves62752 жыл бұрын

    Sweet little Boy😇❤️

  • @chucklefun487
    @chucklefun48711 ай бұрын

    Great he is doing well.

  • @nikkuchauhan432
    @nikkuchauhan4323 жыл бұрын

    Such an angel god bless u more than me 🥰

  • @mercedesramosborrego5115
    @mercedesramosborrego51159 күн бұрын

    NIÑO FELIZ, BIEN CUIDADO, BIEN REHABILITADO. QUE LA SUERTE LE ACOMPAÑE EN TODA SU VIDA. SE VÉ MÁS LISTO QUE EL HAMBRE!!!!

  • @sheilaallen2146
    @sheilaallen21463 жыл бұрын

    Roman is cute and adorable . God bless you

  • @amirnojavan3987
    @amirnojavan39873 ай бұрын

    brave little boy❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @ROSE.
    @ROSE.2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Roman,I’m watching you everywhere

  • @lialaliala2968
    @lialaliala29685 жыл бұрын

    Amazing 👍

  • @augustcait6269
    @augustcait62693 жыл бұрын

    His best friend is his dog and it’s adorable

  • @Uma-kc3hz
    @Uma-kc3hz Жыл бұрын

    Miracle baby

  • @geraldkneelandsr.7374
    @geraldkneelandsr.73745 жыл бұрын

    Praise God! Praying for God's richest blessings upon your family always 🙂🙂🙏🙂

  • @sharonsolana

    @sharonsolana

    5 жыл бұрын

    Amen!

  • @irenelyan5773
    @irenelyan57732 жыл бұрын

    So cute🥰😘

  • @anjanadevikumar
    @anjanadevikumar4 жыл бұрын

    I love this Sweet Angel! 2 dislikes are devils!

  • @hirayousaf8
    @hirayousaf83 жыл бұрын

    May Allah subanu Wa 'Tallah bless him in every phase of life

  • @khareemcabey
    @khareemcabey3 жыл бұрын

    He's 2? Wow

  • @doyinsonuga1948
    @doyinsonuga19483 ай бұрын

    Thank you Jesus prayers for all to have this Grace 🙏

  • @mumtazbrohi4204
    @mumtazbrohi42044 жыл бұрын

    Plz guys tell me where to get posterior walker? I really need that.

  • @user-xt8du9bw2f
    @user-xt8du9bw2f10 ай бұрын

    My daughter has spina bifida. Hers appears to be in the same place as Roman's. She is now 33, working, and living on her own.

  • @le_ecrivaine
    @le_ecrivaine3 ай бұрын

    With God by his side, he'll astound the world. AMEN

  • @cathymeikle1059
    @cathymeikle10592 жыл бұрын

    I have Spinabifida and hydrocephalus myself, I used to be able to walk, I'm now getting walking practice and physiotherapy, I hope to be able to walk with my elbow crutches very soon

  • @cathymeikle1059

    @cathymeikle1059

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm 57 years old now

  • @D3CADEMusic
    @D3CADEMusic2 жыл бұрын

    I'm 27 with Spina Bifida 🙏

  • @SMatin303
    @SMatin303 Жыл бұрын

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @nails420
    @nails4204 ай бұрын

    He’s six wow

  • @barbarasingh8708
    @barbarasingh870810 ай бұрын

    so great, everything is possible with God

  • @brittanyfischer1812
    @brittanyfischer18123 жыл бұрын

    it's shows nothing keep up down. way to go Roman.

  • @AR-rr3uj
    @AR-rr3uj4 жыл бұрын

    😭😭😭😭😭😭💕💕💕💕💕

  • @pablojrtamayo1379
    @pablojrtamayo13794 жыл бұрын

    Sna maging ganito din po ung pamangkin ko 🙏🙏🙏

  • @moment4lifed659
    @moment4lifed659 Жыл бұрын

    🥰🥰🥰

  • @hanaanshakeel212
    @hanaanshakeel2122 жыл бұрын

    look Maggie i am running ❤️

  • @starschillinger3675
    @starschillinger36754 жыл бұрын

    I have spina bifida to.

  • @cynthiahubbard8685
    @cynthiahubbard8685 Жыл бұрын

    What about Lacey too.

  • @PigeonsPie1
    @PigeonsPie13 ай бұрын

    A cute little guy. I hope he doesn't pull the 'I have a headache' when he doesn't want to go to school years from now. That would drive his parents nuts, ...