Teen Once Paralyzed Finds Solace in Swimming - CBS 11

June 15, 2012 - Jay Gormley of CBS Ch. 11 covers the story of Landon Light who four years ago awoke paralyzed from his chest down as the result of Transverse Myelitis, a rare disease that causes the immune system to attack the spinal cord. Through a combination of treatment, rehabilitation and sheer determination, Landon is now swimming for his school team.Children's Medical Center Dallas is Landon's hospital and one of only two hospitals in the nation that specializes in Transverse Myelitis.

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  • @audreypoggensee9638
    @audreypoggensee96389 жыл бұрын

    Landon's such an inspiration to me because he went from a hospital bed to a wheelchair to a walker to crutches! WOW! I love you Landon!😍

  • @lillylynn4156

    @lillylynn4156

    7 жыл бұрын

    I agree with you to!!!!

  • @lillylynn4156
    @lillylynn41567 жыл бұрын

    I hope you get better Landon!!

  • @averystrahm9012
    @averystrahm901212 жыл бұрын

    Landon, you are such an inspiration. Wow. Just wow... ;)

  • @lillylynn4156

    @lillylynn4156

    7 жыл бұрын

    I agree with you to!!!

  • @rcner
    @rcner11 жыл бұрын

    i too HAD TRANSVERSE MYELITIS-WISH HIM WELL

  • @bernardbourie7120
    @bernardbourie71206 жыл бұрын

    You are a very courageous boy. God bles and help you.

  • @voughnassistiomontenegro22
    @voughnassistiomontenegro226 жыл бұрын

    God bless you.🙏😍❤

  • @pantyflash
    @pantyflash9 жыл бұрын

    Like, even though your spine got hosed, you're totally awesome. Way to go, babe!

  • @lillylynn4156

    @lillylynn4156

    7 жыл бұрын

    I agree! With you to!!!!

  • @hockeysnipe4480
    @hockeysnipe44809 жыл бұрын

    I have this disease too....but much worse...I can't even walk :( But if u have this disease....never let anything stop u...anything can happen. I play a disabled sport called sledge hockey....its AWESOME! 😄

  • @rosegordon03

    @rosegordon03

    8 жыл бұрын

    That's cool

  • @yishao219

    @yishao219

    7 жыл бұрын

    Minecraft Awsomeness I have paralyzed legs and I am having a wonderful time swimming

  • @turnupbabygirl1242
    @turnupbabygirl12428 жыл бұрын

    London is cute ❤❤❤

  • @kennethvirgyllmonzon8339
    @kennethvirgyllmonzon83393 жыл бұрын

    I Was Also Paralyzed But Only My Right Foot I Had A Potts Disease It Went To My Spinal Cord Near The Thoracic Now I Am On A Therapy

  • @Michael-hb4wc
    @Michael-hb4wc4 жыл бұрын

    🏅🏅🏅