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Man in wheelchair earns applause as he finishes last in dad's race at son's school

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A wheelchair-bound father earn't was applauded as he finished last in a dad race at his son's school.

The dad said: "At the end of our younger son’s Sports Day, the ‘traditional’ parents’ races took place. I’m a full-time wheelchair user with an advanced, progressive disease, multiple sclerosis. I have a smorgasbord of symptoms. Physically, my right arm still works OKish, my left arm poorly, my legs not at all. I am on a chemo (or placebo) trial to slow progress.

"I want our two boys to love me, be proud of me, be empathetic. And for the wider audience, I want to be seen enjoying life.

"This video was filmed last week at Beechwood Park School by Toby. You can hear his vocal support on the video.

"I feel the rowdy cheering from all the children shows very clearly that judgement and prejudice only comes later in life.

"I cried happy tears when I finished (very last)."

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