Dad With Dwarfism Powerlifting His Way To 2020 Paralympics
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A dad with dwarfism is taking his passion for powerlifting all the way to Tokyo 2020’s Paralympics. Following over 50 operations to treat his joints - a result of being born with diastrophic dwarfism - Rich Willis, found that he was completely reliant on pain medication to get through the day, but one comment from his five-year-old daughter Cherry turned everything around.
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having known them for years I have so much respect for this man and his wonderfully supportive family, well done to him. x
I hope he achieves his goal. He certainly deserves to. 🤗
@leeshawinter703
7 жыл бұрын
Denise Gregory Absolutely.
@minuyasha8119
6 жыл бұрын
Denise Gregory why does he deserve to
@iLeadpoisoningPSN
6 жыл бұрын
Otto Sung true. Everyone has a story. His just happens to be documented
@coolchannelize15
2 жыл бұрын
@@minuyasha8119 😑
Wow...the little girl so precious 😘
His motivation is inspiring and their daughter is really sweet❤
@davidmaughan619
7 жыл бұрын
Alexandra Bîrsan where you from
@zoenayru
6 жыл бұрын
His motivation, is his daughter
Man has a amazing family ,and he amazing well done
He truly is a Dad has great heart and motivation at the same time lucky to have a loveing wife Fine lady by his side
Cool Dad , Courageous Mom , Lovely Daughter ...Beautiful and Inspiring Family
I hope he makes it to the 2020 paralympics and does great.
Such a beautiful family
@danijellukic2196
6 жыл бұрын
Agreed !!!! I wish them luck , . . they are really POWERFUL family . . .RESPECT
I love his positive attitude and his love for his daughter!!!
What a great role model to his daughter!
What a lovely man, i hope he breaks the paralympics powerlifting record!!
@Yorkshire-Lass
7 жыл бұрын
Brett Seledotis Sorry, but you're wrong. m.paralympic.org/powerlifting/rio-2016
His love for his daughter is so heartfelt
Your daughter will always be proud of you Rich!
Glad he found a goal and stuck to it. Respect.
The father dwarf I feel is so inspiring so many people today are lazy fat looking for the easy way and this guy beat odds numerous times and didn't just except his limitations he went out and is fulfilling his dreams .. With his family by his side - that's awsome ..
His daughter is so sweet, God bless her ❤️
@Malachi-ic3ox
6 жыл бұрын
Alpha 88 who cares all kids are like that big deal
His family has a lot of strength of belief in him and it's grand. :)
What a wonderful father this guy is
Ok. The video was just uploaded, and it has 1 dislike. They can't even watch the whole video. This is inspiring and an amazing video. Don't judge like this. 💔
I actually remember this guy, He used to make sony vegas tutorial a few years back.
@DualityEdits
7 жыл бұрын
Rick has a youtube channel called little rick i think. he made some editing tutorials in the past.
@BusTVChan
6 жыл бұрын
Correct I also saw those ironically
No way rich i used to watch you on youtube!!!! Ive entered your horror short film competition no way buddy good stuff!!
What a surprise to see rich on here. I used to comment so often on his videos and he would write back to my comments quite often. I remember when he announced that he was getting married and also when he was going to have a child and about his operations. I used to enjoy his tutorials. It's good to see that he's doing so well.
Whatever the outcome my friend, God Bless you. You cannot help but be a better man because of your efforts. And through the help of your beautiful family.
Amazing dad
I don't understand how people dislike videos like this, he can't help the body he was born in too and he had to live with all the surgeries and bulling and so on and he still managed to have a wife and daughter and hopefully make it to the Olympics. hope he continues the postive attitude and wish him and his family well.
That is very sweet. I hope he gets into the olympics
I really hope he makes it to the 2020 Paralympics.
This gentleman is such an amazing father. It’s clear that he loves his family and shows his wife and his daughter that anything is possible when you support each other and do your absolute best. I really hope he wins
You go bro
This guy is a true champion. Great job man!
He's an amazing inspiration for everyone, great dad, great sense of humor, humble.... woow God bless him and his family. What a beautiful family. So adorable to see his daughter with him when he is training.
He's a very good role model for his daughter
Everything about this family is beautiful. They embody all that is good within the human spirit.
Wow he has a lovely family. He is so blessed.
This is little Rich (richw4)! I was worried he didn't upload videos but seems he is fine! Good for him!
That little girl is gorgeous!
@alltimetop10s72
6 жыл бұрын
Jimmy she’s a girl supporting a little girl... calm down
@importantpersoncommenting6610
6 жыл бұрын
Jimmy, you act like one.
What an incredible and inspiring story,we could all learn from this amazing person! 💖
On the real, hats off to his wife. Most people would't even consider. Good person right there.
Very proud of you my friend !! CONGRATS !!! You are a true Champion !!! GOD bless !!!
This is absolutely amazing! Best wishes!
So many people sit on opiates for years and years with 10% of his physical challenges but he's done amazingly to quit that ands jump into something amazing for him and his family's health. Awesome mate- I hope you win!
He has a really sweet wife and daughter and I can't even get a text back go on little man
And here i sit completely normal, completely alone
@mickgatz214
6 жыл бұрын
your not alone having said that.....
@cortransport
6 жыл бұрын
Amorr Winterstorm lol
@mar8014
6 жыл бұрын
I wish I had a Real friend.
@cheyenneShel
6 жыл бұрын
Maybe cuz you think being normal will help you 😂
@UnforsakenXII
6 жыл бұрын
Get out of the sea of self-pity and improve yourself!
im so proud of this dad doing all of this for his family
Born different is my favorite series. Their story's are so inspiring
Such a cool dad and a supportive family.
Lets go finally a good video from this channel.
Damn, get it!!! Love this! Love, light and abundant blessings to this family! 💗✨🙏
Hey Rich! I hope one day you see this. You sparked my filmmaking love. I started watching your videos when I was about 11 (little rich), my love for filmmaking 100% started from you. I guess I can dedicate all of my film creativity to you. Anyway, glad to see you smashing your goals, looking pretty muscular now and you look like you’ve barely aged! Good on you mate.
I was a competitive powerlifter (able-bodied) from 1966 to 1976, until a back injury from deadlifting forced me to give it up, so have an affinity for Rich. I still train 3 times/week but obviously my 71 year old body does not respond to training the way it did half a century ago. ha ha! . . . . I owe such a lot in my life to my training so can empathise with all that Rich is getting from this new dimension in his life. I am certain he will make the qualifying standard from his mindset (and the motivation of his lovely daughter and wife's support) despite his body chemistry not being so conducive to strength development as that of someone under c.33. ....Testosterone replacement may help (no, it is not a performance-enhancing drug). I shall be certainly looking out for his progress in 2022. ....More power to your elbow Rich! (no pun intended).
Keep it going man, you'll go very far 👌👌
Man this is so inspirational. Hope he gets to his goals
when I watch this channel it inspires me even though your different you can do anything you dream
What an amazing family. I now feel so inspired to do something meaningful
so impressive, proves anyone can do anything they put their mind to, more power to him
He just won on The Wheel game show. He is now a single father to Cherry.
I wish Barcroft would just turn off the comment section or at least black list some slurs :/
@pilotdriver3403
6 жыл бұрын
Yashiteru that’s kind of facist trying to sensor and stop the freedom of speech this guy has heard it all but he’s the one with an amazing family and doing stuff with his life so don’t sweat it he’s fine
How inspiring. He deserves everything he achieves
that was an amazing story very inspirational
Wonderful family.
like him... my inspiration are my 2 daughter's.... I wish he will succeed in coming paraolympics. 🙏 Huge respect from India 🇮🇳
This guy is an inspiration to me, he has so much determination
I love this guy. He is so inspirational
God bless this man and his dream. Such a precious family.
Seems like a really great guy.. Wish him the best! Lovely family
I love the father-daughter relationship here it’s amazing ❤️
What a guy! good luck for the future, I know you will make it! :-)
Hell yeah dude! Amazing father goals right there. Strong man mind body and soul!
He is such a wonderful father Bless him😁
This is the part of the world And humanity that gives us hope. Great job Rich.
Hes an amazing guy and the daughter is beautiful. Such an amazing family
More of KZread should have vids like this! Thanks for the upload!
So refreshing that Barcroft took a break on transgenderism.
@rachelasouzu9253
7 жыл бұрын
LisaDawnn wtf are u hateful against trans
@peoplesdreamsneverend2709
7 жыл бұрын
Rachel Asouzu YES and we just hate being spammed by it!
@LisaDawnn
7 жыл бұрын
Rachel Asouzu- Hateful? Nope. Just tired of seeing this transglobal agenda unfolding daily.
@honkeykong9563
7 жыл бұрын
LisaDawnn Not so fast. Apparently the next Barcroft upload is titled, "Powerlifting Transgender Dwarf Dad proves Gender doesn't matter!"
@pearlstar1427
7 жыл бұрын
LisaDawnn ikr
What a champion
what a wonderful person he is!
Such a nice and inspiring guy god bless him!!!
This guy is inspiring! Hope he makes it to the Paralympics. And I'm glad powerlifting is being recognized as a legit sport by the Paralympics. (Coming from a fellow powerlifter)
Awesome video!!
When you call somebody short but you find out they are a powerlifting boi Guy who made fun of him: oh shi-
Beautiful
good for this guy. papa bless to you, sir.
I hope he makes it!
So awesome! I hope he makes it to the Paralympics :) and his daughter is so cute!
nice one rich mate, you have my support, and you have my familys support
You go Rich💪💪
so cool to see that mini-me from Austin Powers is still living his life after all these years! you go man!
Very motivating...I had to convert kg to lb and it is very impressive I must say...Keep on Keepin' on!
What an admirable man.
Such beautiful soul
what a mad lad
Badass. Good for him!
I love this series. I love how these people don't let their disabilities take control of their mindset.
Damn, I swear he was looking into my soul whilst eating that banana @ 1:52
I usually say negative things as a joke but his family and story is beautiful.
Awesome Job Dude! 😊
Consider yourself lucky. You got a beautiful family.
Great looking family. And Rich has some great spotters while he lifts.
Aw God bless him!
This guy is awesome!