Mother Helps Son Who Has Cerebral Palsy To Skateboard For The First Time

“This heartwarming video shows this mother pushing a device for her son who has cerebral palsy and always wanted to skateboard. This is his first-time on a skateboard – note his big smile at the end ❤

Since the video has gone viral, additional information has been disclosed: The mother who pushes this device is Lau Patron from Brazil. Her 7-year-old son Joao, has always dreamed of skateboarding. Skate Anima also from Brazil, helped Patron develop this device so Joao and other children with disabilities can enjoy the sport.

Thank you to both mother and son and everyone who helped with the development of this device.” – Noemi Barrazueta

The video was shared by Noemi Barrazueta a LinkedIn Top Voice and has received more than 1.3 million views; over 50,000 likes and more than 2,000 comments.