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So happy! Yay!

My little brother Stephen, who was born with cerebal palsy and is unable to walk or talk, is able to play video game baseball against his little sister with the Wii.

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teabog says:

Great :) God bless nintendo!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

messtiza says:

This is such a beautiful shot!

Please feel free to join and add this to the Wii in Motion group!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

mr_dude says:

AND the adults seem to be having a good time. Who'da thunk?
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

blkhawk666 says:

The most touching image in gamming I've ever seen!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

ash_campbell says:

You should send this to the Nintendo PR department, they'd probably love it.
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Ko N [deleted] says:

This photograph grips your soul. Screw Nintendo PR. You should enter it in a photojournalism competition,it'd be a great positive recap of 2006 with all the devestation that is going on. Wii is a gaming marvel, but this photograph explains the capability of technology bringing joy with out boundries.
It'll raise awareness on CP too if you win. E-mail this editor... or whoever... www.time.com/time/photoessays/
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Tripp Fenderson says:

That really is a wonderful photo. Stephen's smile says it all.
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Wellsie says:

Awesome, awesome photo. This made my day.
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Sarey* says:

A very heart-warming photo!! It's wonderful that technology can provide fun that everyone can join in and it's very evident that everyone is having a great time. Happy New Year to you all!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

gamecouch says:

That is so great. Unexpected applications of technology can be so cool sometimes.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Roger Tavares says:

i just loved this photo

i would like your pernission to put it in my website, dedicated for professionals and researchers in videogaming
www.gamecultura.com.br

regards
roger
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

mattclark79 says:

Sure, Roger, no problem... thanks for the positive response, everyone!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

tifotter says:

This is just awesome. He looks like he's having so much fun. I love it!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

AngryRedPlumber says:

Amazing :)
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

bedmonston says:

That is really neat - great shot and great story behind it.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Matt_Canon20D says:

Look at that smile!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

burgerbob23 says:

dude your hot
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

jcolman says:

Yay!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

(*) raages says:

Very good :D
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

oeyvind says:

Great moment
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

ShaneRounce.com Design and Photography says:

This is a great Image. Really does show just how happy the Wii can make people and bring them together. :)
Best Wii related Image ever.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

gotsomeideas says:

Looks like lots of fun! This photo really brightened my day. Thanks!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

andufo says:

this photo really captures rejoice
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

silvino henriques says:

thank you for sharing such a beautiful moment
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

jenny105 says:

touchy picture. wii can make a difference

Jenny
www.spaml.com
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

aw5ker says:

=]
huray for videogames.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

tom2008j says:

WII is doing some magic. Awesome inspirational photo.

Can you record a movie clip and send it to the email address available at Contact Page of talentshakes.com.

I have seen many such inspirational videos for people to admire, set their focus and overcome their difficulties.

Check
for more Inspirational Videos.

Admin will definitely love to have this video.

Your BROTHER Rules!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

bgmb42 says:

Wonderful! Touchs me really!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Pete Connolly says:

that's what gaming is all about. :)
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

*oliver says:

Thats so great! Touching!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

tatha_cse says:

Touched ...
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

TortureProtest.org says:

Looks more like someone else is playing for him. Awwwwww it's so cute! I mean, no. No it's not.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Oliver Wood says:

This has made me smile. Lovely.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Andrew Sevag says:

Wonderful shot
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Xylema says:

Nice and Big Smile!
Go go Stephen!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

lucidspringdesign says:

A very touching photo. Thank you for sharing this
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

cann3dheat says:

Quite touching. Goes to show that this console really went beyond even what it was supposed to.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

nec_no says:

Just wonderful shot.
I used this in my blog as a remind people of the lighter side of life.
(will of course remove it if you do not agree)

blog.hoplon.org
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Jon Kneller says:

A great photo - made my Sunday :)
Congratulations on the link from Kotaku!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

ottoman673 says:

LOL.

Why can't the PS3 or the 360 do this? Just because it's the Wii doesn't make it especially touching.

It's nice to see the sick kid having fun.

But why does the fact that it's the Wii make any difference? Has the kid ever played a 360 or a PS3? You're showing console bias if he hasn't, and you can't say he wouldn't be happy with those.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

tony.eckersley says:

:) - Fantastic shot
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

cracked_logic [deleted] says:

ottoman673, what does it matter what console he's using? are you so shallow of mind that you can't see the beauty in a seriously limited person being able to play a video game with family? why would even think it appropriate to quibble over the littlest detail, like what kind of gaming he's doing. your an insensitive person to say the least.

i think this photo is awesome. i think its amazing that something as simple to many as a video game could bring so much joy into a persons life. sorry that comments like ottomans, or my response, even get made.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

ottoman673 says:

I understand he's limited.
I'm not saying the kid SHOULD be playing an Xbox 360.
I'm just saying to all you people commenting - Yeah, it's a fucking Wii, big deal. You could have the same fun playing an Atari 2600 or a PS3. I said i was glad for the kid and that he was having fun.

But the fact that it's a wii isn't supposed to make this 40x more special.
Bullshit like this:
"You should send this to the Nintendo PR department, they'd probably love it."
"This is a great Image. Really does show just how happy the Wii can make people and bring them together. :)"
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

GreggPTX says:

Hey -- WONDERFUL photo! Absolutely made my day. Such a simple, joyful image. Nicely done. -- Gregg
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

BiggsZA says:

mattclark79: Awesome :) Sure looks like your lil bro is having a ball! I hope it makes a world of difference to him :)

ottoman673: Please try to show a little more respect. This isn't the time or place :(
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

OnePixelSolid OLD says:

touching.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

klyphord says:

thanks for sharing
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

robot vs monkey says:

That's pure joy! :)
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

trextor says:

Fantastic photo!

ottoman673, go and argue about gaming consoles elsewhere. It could have been any other console, but it happens to be a Wii.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Laserone ☆ Lauren says:

This is wonderful. :)
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

datcracka says:

That's a very beautiful human moment. I'm so glad it could happen.

Even in evil, evil capitalism, which is easy to hate, and which is usually evil, a special company can make something for profit that enables special people to do something special. Nintendo is one of the good guys. Boo Sony.

This is a most beautiful moment.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

panther modern says:

Fantastic shot. Totally made me cry. That smile is the best thing I have seen in a long, long time. Beautiful!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

whyhelloheart says:

This is absolutely wonderful!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Sam Webster says:

this shot was posted to digg which might explain the thousands of views.

very touching.

--
Seen on digg.com (?)
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

mt33 says:

very touching and genuine!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

calvnhobbs2002 says:

it is absolutely a touching pic. It just simply is amazing to see what a wii can do to at least change the image of gaming...
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Phlieger [deleted] says:

That's awesome. I hope he has fun with that Wii.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

jayoh says:

simply amazing.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

too_much says:

this is just great. Thank you, Nintendo.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

BallGame68 says:

So much Joy in this picture.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

BlindWolf8 says:

Everyone's so happy! I can't resist all the smiles! Those expressions can't be faked...wonderful!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

xkapuax says:

this is fabulous.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

mrskies says:

absolutely fantastic, nothing more needs to be said
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

David E. Plourde says:

This is wonderful! :)
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

billyjoelntrdame says:

beautiful
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

MarianoSF says:

nice
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

chris.widdifield says:

Great to see a smile like that. He's on the top of the world in that moment! Beautiful shot. :)
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Jacob Karsemeyer says:

ottoman.. your fanboyism is disgusting... its a great picture..

part of what makes it interesting is that a kid who cant walk may have never had a change to play baseball before.. but with the wii he can swing a bat.

I am disgusted that you would post such an unnesary comment in an otherwise wonderfull and positive thread.

GREAT PIC.. i hope he continues to enjoy it
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

charlesbasile says:

What a wonderful moment. I cried.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

wurkrb says:

God Bless him & Nintendo...
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Dudu.Maroja says:

Nintendo is fantastic to unite the family and make people how cant/dont like games play it!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

tuuky99 says:

...and God bless cerebral palsy... since He (allegedly) created it.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

游戏列表 says:

Touched```

Great Pic!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

L0r3 says:

Great shot.. and great smile!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

游戏列表 says:

great!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

ma_lang_thang says:

amazing !! i like his smile ( thanks NIntendo )
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

xmidoz says:

the kid isnt actually playing.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

beginads says:

Feel Good. Make to be Happy.
Nice Shot! and Great Smile.

Supergames-wii
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

bbtinman says:

Who'd ever have thought video games could bring families together! He's having the time of his life.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

kippygo says:

This really made me smile! How brilliant!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

chris.widdifield says:

Great photo. It put a smile on my face, and as he can see it also put one on Stephens. :)
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

vaichevengo says:

Very nice :)
We'd love to have your photo added to the group VideoGame Life

Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Jinjonas says:

Hahah, This is awesome :D I'm getting a wii :P
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

venus2222 says:

not wii 2
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Matt Rowles says:

Touching photo :)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

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