When Ja’Mario Walker met legendary Georgia Southern running back Adrian Peterson, his first words were, “Hey, A.P., I can beat you in a race.” Those are strong words coming from a seventh grader. They’re even more powerful coming from a young man born with cerebral palsy who gets from place to place with the assistance of a walker.
Young author advises others to stay strong with new book
JaMario Walker offers encouragement from his own life experiences
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