Girl Thrives as Amputee Gymnast | Documentary

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This testimonial was created for Amputee Blade Runners: a charity that provides free running and sports legs to active amputees throughout the country.
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GH5 with Sigma Art 18-35 and a Tiffen Black Pro Mist filter
BMPCC4K with Sigma Art 50mm and a Tiffen Digital Diffusion filter.
Aputure 300D for the keylight
Rhino Arc 2 for the closeup shots of mom
Glidecam
Crane 2
Rode Wireless Go
Zoom H4
Rode NTG2
Davinci Resolve
Music purchased from Soundstripe
"Self Lit" by Shane Becker
"A Whisper" by Be Still The Earth
©2020 Flying Jackalope
#Flying_Jackalope
#documentary
00:00 Her dream
00:58 Lawn Mower Accident
03:10 Breaking every foot
05:00 Her first athletic foot
05:51 Her first cart wheel
07:15 The community

Пікірлер: 491

  • @Siggy4844
    @Siggy48442 жыл бұрын

    I couldn't imagine how the grandfather must have felt when he accidentally ran over her. It's great to see that this devastating injury didn't hold Aspen back from accomplishing her goals. What a strong, inspirational little girl.

  • @michellekauffman7942

    @michellekauffman7942

    2 жыл бұрын

    yeah same

  • @idioticbagel2833

    @idioticbagel2833

    2 жыл бұрын

    I can’t even

  • @small_potato5086

    @small_potato5086

    2 жыл бұрын

    Love this message

  • @What_Ur_Watching_Rn

    @What_Ur_Watching_Rn

    2 жыл бұрын

    I love it too!! 🥲❤️ also, how old is she? I do gymnastics to and I can’t do anything she can yet well some of them like the running round off flip flop, and she seems about my age!! But also, I love how brave and incouraging to other girls and boys of all ages!! She has inspired them all!!!

  • @Disneylover10

    @Disneylover10

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@small_potato5086 Me Too and I hope she is doing OK 👍

  • @astute1001
    @astute10012 жыл бұрын

    This is why we need gymnastics at the Paralympic Games. Look at this talent! What an incredible athlete!

  • @sumairaaftab2377

    @sumairaaftab2377

    2 жыл бұрын

    It is

  • @PrettyPrincess7788

    @PrettyPrincess7788

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@sumairaaftab2377 No it is NOT.....it should be but again is not.

  • @cristinaasla1368

    @cristinaasla1368

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@sumairaaftab2377 you'd be thinking bout the special olympics

  • @OrigamiWaterfalls

    @OrigamiWaterfalls

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s so right

  • @debkeller2440

    @debkeller2440

    11 ай бұрын

    I am so sorry that your daughter that is so sad I sorry your daughter I am so sorry she's probably a lot of pain I'm so sorry how she doing she feeling better KZread cat KZread channel it's Michelle with me to know you've looked me up when you chill it😊

  • @Beccastyles_
    @Beccastyles_2 жыл бұрын

    What an awesome little girl! I feel for the grandpa, I can't imagine how terrible he feels. She is thriving and just amazing!

  • @breecoulthard2964

    @breecoulthard2964

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah me too I can’t feel how bad the grandpa

  • @breecoulthard2964

    @breecoulthard2964

    2 жыл бұрын

    Feels

  • @darkness2308

    @darkness2308

    2 жыл бұрын

    Fvcb😄

  • @darkness2308

    @darkness2308

    2 жыл бұрын

    Be vfg🧸😄

  • @Sadiesmith3627

    @Sadiesmith3627

    2 жыл бұрын

    Shut up

  • @whitcassie
    @whitcassie3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, even in the hospital photos she still looks so positive. What a strong little girl. It would be so easy to say "my life is over", but she said "no no no, my life is just beginning. Let's do this"

  • @Audreeeyyyy1

    @Audreeeyyyy1

    2 жыл бұрын

    yessss

  • @AM-pz6xu

    @AM-pz6xu

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes!! I would have been like, this will never be the same, but she's using her foot as an ADVANTAGE!

  • @Poison_Ivy_420
    @Poison_Ivy_4202 жыл бұрын

    As a Arkansas girl I love that one of our cheerleaders helped show that Anything is possible. Aspen is a beautiful girl with a even more beautiful soul 💖

  • @soph6145

    @soph6145

    Жыл бұрын

    You are a strong girl

  • @jennfontan188
    @jennfontan1883 жыл бұрын

    what an amazing little girl. I wish her nothing but the best. her future is so bright and she deserves it all💗💗💗

  • @parkertate1551

    @parkertate1551

    6 ай бұрын

    I lost my leg and legright

  • @IndigoTiger_828
    @IndigoTiger_8282 жыл бұрын

    The fact that she can do more with 1 foot than i can with 2 feet just blows my mind

  • @Audreeeyyyy1

    @Audreeeyyyy1

    2 жыл бұрын

    yea

  • @imogenmaley2643
    @imogenmaley26433 жыл бұрын

    it made me cry and she is really good at gymnastics

  • @dbo4506

    @dbo4506

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TLS13 💩👌

  • @maple_the_aussiedoodle3167

    @maple_the_aussiedoodle3167

    2 жыл бұрын

    She is Gold... 😂

  • @Madelyn-sb9uq

    @Madelyn-sb9uq

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Lilly The Rabbit Mom ❤️ was that supposed to be mean? Or funny? I don’t get it

  • @lxylaplaysyt9271

    @lxylaplaysyt9271

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TLS13 I did too 🥺

  • @orchiiidz
    @orchiiidz3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I knew her., and after finding out about what happened I felt really bad but still I am much amazed of how she worked so hard to achieve her goals she’s a really good gymnast aswell.💕✨

  • @marynovas4170

    @marynovas4170

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Sophia!! Thanks so much!💕

  • @lgis07

    @lgis07

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Sarahhh_13 Mary Novas is Aspen’s mom’s name.

  • @Sarahhh_13

    @Sarahhh_13

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@lgis07 ohhhhh I didn’t pick that up

  • @lgis07

    @lgis07

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Sarahhh_13 it’s okay

  • @CharliGill09

    @CharliGill09

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@marynovas4170 your daughters amazing more amazing than I’ll ever be!

  • @chrisbordoni8276
    @chrisbordoni82762 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your story with us. Aspen is an amazing little girl & gymnast. Thanks to you investigating a better “foot” for your daughter; not only have you helped her but like you said a lot of others. I do hope that seeing her thrive helps her Grandpa feel better - that must’ve been horrible for him even though it was an accident. This is a very inspiring story - keep thriving Aspen!❤️

  • @kayladaniels5729
    @kayladaniels5729 Жыл бұрын

    Same thing happened to my daughter at 4. She is now 7 and is very active, wanting to do everything! So far we have played softball and done pageants. She wanting to do soccer and gymnastics as well.

  • @FlyingJackalope

    @FlyingJackalope

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome!!

  • @gadeaiglesiassordo716

    @gadeaiglesiassordo716

    Жыл бұрын

    Soccer is a very special sports. There is an adapted version where players play with crutches and without the prosthetic leg. It's really impressive. For example this year's best goal was from a polish guy playing with crutches.

  • @greenbeantm1096
    @greenbeantm10962 жыл бұрын

    It makes me happy that people are more focused on making prosthetic limbs usable instead of how realistic they can look

  • @mindyschocolate

    @mindyschocolate

    Жыл бұрын

    Yup! Screw blending in, I’d take functionality any day! I’d want to live normally, not be hindered because I can’t do anything that could break my realistic body part.

  • @Sarah-ty5ev
    @Sarah-ty5ev9 ай бұрын

    Scottish Rite is a wonderful hospital! I’m so glad she’s able to do what she loves. I hope to see her someday at the Olympics!

  • @user-u2h37

    @user-u2h37

    8 ай бұрын

    Paralympics..

  • @sarah-vharnden1891
    @sarah-vharnden1891 Жыл бұрын

    I CANT WAIT to see her in NCAA gymnastics someday!! What an inspiration!!

  • @FlyingJackalope

    @FlyingJackalope

    Жыл бұрын

    You and me both

  • @wendywoes163
    @wendywoes163 Жыл бұрын

    ABSOLUTLEY inspirational! True gymnast! Sitting straight back and toes pointed! Well done ❤️

  • @Jules8294
    @Jules82942 жыл бұрын

    What a brave brave brave girl, thanks for sharing and motivating us all!!!

  • @audreybracken4305
    @audreybracken43052 жыл бұрын

    Wow this shows that not only one person is different!! I love how other kids were at the hospital!! And this goes to show that everyone can do ANYTHING!!!!!!!

  • @kimberlyamsel8916
    @kimberlyamsel8916 Жыл бұрын

    I am a pediatric PT and love love love seeing kids achievements like hers!! Thanks for sharing!!

  • @FlyingJackalope

    @FlyingJackalope

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching and choosing a profession where you can help children.

  • @TheDiamondDancer7
    @TheDiamondDancer72 жыл бұрын

    Such a beautiful story! I like that she and all the other kids are having fun with that!

  • @alyssaramirez3708
    @alyssaramirez37083 жыл бұрын

    NEVER GIVE UP LITTLE ANGEL!!!

  • @laylahart6712

    @laylahart6712

    2 жыл бұрын

    I love your comment ❤ 💕 ♥ 💖 😍 💗 ❤ 💕

  • @sarahgracewithanh
    @sarahgracewithanh2 жыл бұрын

    How does this have 1M views and only 13k likes? This is such an amazing and inspiring story!💜

  • @aca2410
    @aca24102 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the opportunity to learn about this charity and donate Beautiful girl with a beautiful spirit.

  • @mindyschocolate
    @mindyschocolate Жыл бұрын

    What an amazing program! And I love the colors on that prosthetic!

  • @arfriedman4577
    @arfriedman45772 жыл бұрын

    I wish you and your family the best. Its nice to see the young lady thrive..I feel bad about her grandfather.

  • @maddie2546
    @maddie2546 Жыл бұрын

    Love being about to practice and watch her and see how far she has come!

  • @user-yw7vr9um4c
    @user-yw7vr9um4c2 ай бұрын

    i play volleyball with Aspen! She is absolutely great and has really adjusted to the change from gymnastics to volleyball. I absolutely love her and she has a great humor!

  • @AmandaZemon
    @AmandaZemon10 ай бұрын

    This story was especially inspirational to me since I'm also a gymnast and she gives a great example of how we should never give up!

  • @adorb_avaxo
    @adorb_avaxo2 жыл бұрын

    Can’t believe she is so brave! I would cry so hard I can hardly breathe if I had gone to that situation. Tell Aspen great job and amazing effort.

  • @FlyingJackalope

    @FlyingJackalope

    2 жыл бұрын

    Will do!!

  • @user-mz9tk5cs2d
    @user-mz9tk5cs2d Жыл бұрын

    What a true inspiration young lady YOU ROCK ALL DAY LONG.Don’t ever give up

  • @patricedowney6947
    @patricedowney69472 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so very much for sharing! Wow! What a testimony!!!!

  • @FlyingJackalope

    @FlyingJackalope

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @argon805
    @argon8052 жыл бұрын

    what a great inspiring story, thank you!

  • @FlyingJackalope

    @FlyingJackalope

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @taylorgymnast1432
    @taylorgymnast14322 жыл бұрын

    This is such an amazing story! This girl is going to help a lot of young people for their futures

  • @reemamisk132

    @reemamisk132

    Жыл бұрын

    So nice

  • @dekusi1857
    @dekusi18572 жыл бұрын

    bro i'm gonna cry this is so incredible

  • @AmityBlight834
    @AmityBlight83411 ай бұрын

    This story is amazing and inspiring and she looks so happy

  • @jackelynnryan3476
    @jackelynnryan34762 жыл бұрын

    How does this video have 1.2m views and only 15k likes? Go Aspen! Your such an amazing soul, thank you for reminding me what greatness looks like and to never ever give up. And to Aspen's parents- what an amazing job you've done raising her. She's got your shiny 🌞 bright heart's 💛

  • @FlyingJackalope

    @FlyingJackalope

    2 жыл бұрын

    100% Agree. Just hard to understand. I do realize now that watching KZread through a TV doesn't lend itself to a very easy user experience as far as liking videos, etc. So that could be a reason. Not sure. The dislikes are kind of heart breaking if I'm being honest. I would at least like to have a reason to know what could be better.

  • @shelbysimms615
    @shelbysimms6152 жыл бұрын

    Cannot wait to see Aspen at the Olympics!! I'll be rooting for her when she gets there! She has some time but I know shell do it!

  • @Izzy-yy6kg
    @Izzy-yy6kg2 жыл бұрын

    Omg. I am a gymnast and I feel and broke my leg and I was so scared to get back up. But I did cause of this video right here. I feel for the grandpa

  • @jayburgs9882
    @jayburgs98822 жыл бұрын

    Admirable! Little warrior.

  • @chaelist.bernard6438
    @chaelist.bernard64382 жыл бұрын

    ❤️☺️keep killing it sis

  • @MagicBoyXd
    @MagicBoyXd7 ай бұрын

    She is talented🎉

  • @aannikaagupta59748
    @aannikaagupta59748 Жыл бұрын

    Omg your story made me cry

  • @BokhariTube
    @BokhariTube2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Kid ur my Inspiration.....May Allah give u more and more strength and u share it with people like us ......Stay Blessed Kid

  • @kristy615
    @kristy6152 жыл бұрын

    INCREDIBLE!

  • @chelsea9168
    @chelsea91682 жыл бұрын

    o my god this is so inspiring !!

  • @mihaelahatch8977
    @mihaelahatch89773 жыл бұрын

    Such a touching story

  • @graceharrison1991
    @graceharrison19912 жыл бұрын

    She’s amazing, very brave and a great gymnast! 🐶

  • @daisyandtwinkels4390
    @daisyandtwinkels43902 жыл бұрын

    I love this story so much

  • @yolandejarossay4985
    @yolandejarossay49852 жыл бұрын

    magnifique volonté, courage, détermination. Belle leçon de vie. Bravo. Respect

  • @juliep2697
    @juliep26973 жыл бұрын

    Awwww so inspiring!

  • @rissadp-m2679
    @rissadp-m26792 жыл бұрын

    Amazing story . She will go far .

  • @lindadomecus4124
    @lindadomecus41242 жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful story.

  • @AdventureTimeWithCJ
    @AdventureTimeWithCJ2 жыл бұрын

    She is a spectacular girl a very bright girl she never gave up her dreams keep up the great work

  • @nicolenehorne72
    @nicolenehorne723 жыл бұрын

    SO PROUD OF HER!!!!!

  • @gymnasticswithalexis1463
    @gymnasticswithalexis146311 ай бұрын

    I hope she reaches her dream! She's so brave pulling through all that! She's the definition of resilience! She's so brave and strong! She'll reach her dream with hard work and determination! Stay strong aspen!

  • @amputeedrummer
    @amputeedrummer5 ай бұрын

    You will thrive, because of your spirit, drive and talent! All the best to you!

  • @jordynlove6102
    @jordynlove61023 жыл бұрын

    Wow she's amazing!

  • @hnichole
    @hnichole11 ай бұрын

    Something about Aspen reminds me of a young Lilliana Ketchman from "Dance Moms." Lilliana was a preemie and had health issues as a young dancer, and something about Aspen's story and just her overall demeanor about what happened to her and how she's still pursuing her dream reminds me of Lilly. Good on her, I hope she continues to be successful!

  • @lindamarie6574
    @lindamarie6574 Жыл бұрын

    Incredible!

  • @LuLuTheGuru
    @LuLuTheGuru Жыл бұрын

    Wow what an inspiration 😊🧚🏾‍♀️🙌🏾🦋

  • @paulettewie2355
    @paulettewie23553 ай бұрын

    So inspiring ❤❤❤

  • @mollythorpe6307
    @mollythorpe6307 Жыл бұрын

    I was on a competitive team with an amputee girl she was a flyer she was amazing at cheer and gymnastics! ❤

  • @joseteran5823
    @joseteran5823 Жыл бұрын

    God bless her.. She's one brave girl

  • @Mxshy_
    @Mxshy_2 жыл бұрын

    I love how confident she is!

  • @FlyingJackalope
    @FlyingJackalope Жыл бұрын

    0:58 The accident. 3:10 Breaking every foot she had. 5:00 Aspen tries on her first athletic foot. 5:51 Aspen tries her first cart wheel. 7:15 The amputeebladrunners community. Please be respectful in your comments. KZread decided on their own to disable and delete all of the encouraging comments since the launch of this video a few days ago. I was fortunately able to communicate with them to get them turned back on, but just barely.

  • @justarobloxplayer3533
    @justarobloxplayer35332 жыл бұрын

    Oh I know aspen she’s so sweet! I remember her when I used to go to excite what an inspiring story I watched them record!

  • @karend582
    @karend5822 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful story - the triumph of the human spirit! The sky's the limit!!

  • @michellelindsay5727
    @michellelindsay57272 жыл бұрын

    Fabulous and gut wrenching as I was cheering with her to happiness; congratulations Aspen. I’m sure the Grandfather felt horrible. That is one reason why everyone; including adults, need to stay away from machinery of all kind until they are shut off by the operator. It can be extremely dangerous...even causing death. Each piece of machinery states this when the operator is using them. Just as how to use them and why eye wear and potentially ear wearing may need to be worn as well. Safety first❤️

  • @destineewelch6383
    @destineewelch63832 жыл бұрын

    She has no foot but she would not let that stop her and she would not give up wow 🤩 this is so inspiring for people in and out of gymnastics 🤸‍♂️

  • @margielewis6009
    @margielewis6009 Жыл бұрын

    hugs to you and her!!!🥰

  • @morganlapic578
    @morganlapic5782 жыл бұрын

    So proud

  • @claraerazo8160
    @claraerazo8160 Жыл бұрын

    I cry she is very inspirating❤

  • @avishnya1
    @avishnya12 жыл бұрын

    Just amazing!@!!!

  • @yesyesyesysa
    @yesyesyesysa2 жыл бұрын

    meanwhile charli’s mom was crying cause she sat in the back of the class.

  • @alexhulse3850

    @alexhulse3850

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ikr

  • @carmenwilliamson9042

    @carmenwilliamson9042

    2 жыл бұрын

    BAHAHAHA

  • @tambrasmith9707
    @tambrasmith9707Ай бұрын

    Awesome

  • @man-gm5dd
    @man-gm5dd Жыл бұрын

    You are so awesome, you are amazing!

  • @pancakelover9326
    @pancakelover93262 жыл бұрын

    So inspirational

  • @terrencecoccoli524
    @terrencecoccoli52410 ай бұрын

    Wow. I love a story with a positive and happy ending. I don’t think anything is going to stop that girl 😊

  • @Mrsbitter1
    @Mrsbitter12 жыл бұрын

    This is proof that an accident like this cant bring her hopes down she is so strong

  • @kimikoterai2137
    @kimikoterai21373 жыл бұрын

    Aww imagine how bad the grandpa felt🥺

  • @thegurlthatmadefetchhappen7111

    @thegurlthatmadefetchhappen7111

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ik

  • @nancymadeiros5561

    @nancymadeiros5561

    3 жыл бұрын

    I bet he felt bad

  • @rose_x0x065

    @rose_x0x065

    3 жыл бұрын

    He probably will never forget that :(

  • @ebonyinman3313

    @ebonyinman3313

    3 жыл бұрын

    That poor man

  • @lolanagelberg8387

    @lolanagelberg8387

    3 жыл бұрын

    If that was me I would never forgive him

  • @georgialynn1921
    @georgialynn19212 жыл бұрын

    Love the story

  • @DRMEME-kk6yt
    @DRMEME-kk6yt Жыл бұрын

    What a gorgeous, adorable, strong and talented little girl!🥰😍✨🥳

  • @Carmah3
    @Carmah32 жыл бұрын

    Awesome moves Aspen. I hope to see you at the Olympics one day! 🌟💕

  • @FlyingJackalope

    @FlyingJackalope

    2 жыл бұрын

    I hope so too!

  • @dldkckckcococod625
    @dldkckckcococod6252 жыл бұрын

    I remember aspen I went to the same gym as her and she was so strong and I remember all my coaches miss you all!❤️

  • @FlyingJackalope

    @FlyingJackalope

    2 жыл бұрын

    Very cool!

  • @FoodNerds
    @FoodNerds2 жыл бұрын

    This is fantastic

  • @FlyingJackalope

    @FlyingJackalope

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @bubbleteayt9049
    @bubbleteayt90492 жыл бұрын

    Her: loses foot: brave Me:bit my tounge:MUM TAKE ME TO THE AMBULANCE!!!

  • @RuffRyder4Life81
    @RuffRyder4Life812 жыл бұрын

    #teamaspen!! You are an incredible human being. Keep on tumbling!!

  • @duggydugg3937
    @duggydugg39372 жыл бұрын

    wonderful

  • @murphylou21
    @murphylou213 жыл бұрын

    I just wanna say Aspen u are amazing just the way u are and u are unique and ya 😊

  • @justincarroll542
    @justincarroll5422 жыл бұрын

    You made me tear up 💘

  • @Life.With.Tea.
    @Life.With.Tea. Жыл бұрын

    You go girl !

  • @nimioginni3471
    @nimioginni34713 жыл бұрын

    I love this

  • @yepcarllc6367
    @yepcarllc63672 жыл бұрын

    im so happy for her

  • @markbell9180
    @markbell91802 жыл бұрын

    Well done keep persevering

  • @garycotter7433
    @garycotter74332 жыл бұрын

    God bless you guys

  • @janetstreet2400
    @janetstreet24002 жыл бұрын

    Love 💕 the video I have just one word amazing what a brave little girl I hope that grandad is ok I have so much admiration in what she has achieved a beautiful girl I am sending you lots of hugs from me to you and all of the family

  • @FlyingJackalope

    @FlyingJackalope

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are so kind

  • @wendyalexander1893
    @wendyalexander1893 Жыл бұрын

    Adore this little gal❤️

  • @meherbabaisgodinhumanform3090
    @meherbabaisgodinhumanform30902 жыл бұрын

    Wow!

  • @601salsa
    @601salsa10 ай бұрын

    I used to go gymnastics as a kid. Its not easy even for abled bodied people, for an amputee it must be at least twice as challenging. This girl is phenominal and truky inspiring. I hope she makes it to the para olympics

  • @Kari2025
    @Kari20252 жыл бұрын

    I used to think my Dad was being dramatic about it, but when I’d be next door with the neighbors and they were mowing the grass, he told me to never go near it.

  • @beautifullymixed7612
    @beautifullymixed76123 жыл бұрын

    I’m so glad she is ok