A few months ago, Steve Bloomfield came to Liberia and he wrote an article for the Observer on the amputee football team and I took photos for the story. Also, stay tuned here for more about Steve’s new book, Africa United.
Before they play, they pray. A dozen men, all missing a limb, lean on crutches and bow their heads. Shouts from a nearby football match and the sound of cars passing on the road beside us fill the air. The coach mutters an “amen” and the men lift their heads and begin warming-up. They move on their crutches with grace, dribbling around cones at pace, using the inside and outside of the foot.
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Those are some seriously inspiring photos! Especially the last one!!! And I moan about taking brisk walks (with two legs!)
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I saw a documentary on this in 2007 but cannot remember the details
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Wow! you did it again. This is amazing. This gives anyone hope to maximize their day and to think deep as to what is their purpose on this earth…..
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Glenna,I can not wait to meet you went i come to Liberia in Febuary. What an excellent job.
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