Hello everyone, and a very merry holiday season. Though not everyone observes this time of year with equal zeal and enthusiasm, I don't think that there is anyone who does not believe it is a season of giving and caring. The holidays appeal directly to our humanity, regardless of creed. On this Christmas Eve day, ESPN's OTL presented the story of six year old Josiah Viera, a boy who suffers from Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria syndrome. Progeria is an incredibly rare disease that accelerates aging at an approximate rate of 10 years to 1 year. Below is the link to the written story, as well as the video report that was shown on the show itself. And let me just say, that the strength and fortitude that this boy and his family embody are some of the most inspiring things I have ever seen in my entire life. Having said that, please do not write that off as hyperbole. When I say it, I mean it. There are many stories throughout the journalism that inspire and touch, but I have never seen one like this. I hope that we all can learn to draw from the strength of Josiah and his family. And I hope that this story will help you appreciate what you have during this holiday season, no matter how little what you have may seem.
ESPN: OTL
Have an excellent Christmas and New Year. I hope that you have found that story as inspiring and touching as I did. Appreciate what you have, and see you in 2011.
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