Emmanuel stopped going to school because he was too heavy

Emmanuel's mother carried him, and later he hopped there

Emmanuel’s grandmother talked to the school

Emmanuel showed them his soccer skills

Problem: At first, nobody would play with him.Solution: Lunging and spinning on crutches his grandmother had found for him and kicking the ball with his good left foot, Emmanuel earned their respect.

Problem: At first, nobody would play with him.Solution: So Emmanuel saved his money and bought something none of his classmates had: a brand-new soccer ball.

Problem: Of course he would share it . . . if he could play too.Solution: At first, nobody would play with him.

Problem: Most kids with disabilities couldn’t go to school.Solution: Lunging and spinning on crutches his grandmother had found for him and kicking the ball with his good left foot, Emmanuel earned their respect.