LIHUE — Joshua Iloreta has cerebral palsy, and with his brother Jason’s help, they’ve worked out a way to continue enjoying a sport they love: long-distance running. This report from Kapaa High School students on Kauai is highlighted on the
LIHUE — Joshua Iloreta has cerebral palsy, and with his brother Jason’s help, they’ve worked out a way to continue enjoying a sport they love: long-distance running.
This report from Kapaa High School students on Kauai is highlighted on the mid-season premiere of Hiki No, premiering at 7:30 tonight on PBS Hawaii.
Jason pushes Joshua in a race-designed wheelchair as he runs. Their participation in long-distance races is part of an awareness campaign the brothers started, called “I Am My Ability, I Am Not My Disability.”
Their intent is to spread awareness that cerebral palsy does not impair people’s cognition and intelligence and that they can lead fulfilling and productive lives with the condition. Their goal is to someday do a full marathon together.
McKinley High School students host this episode of Hiki No. Also featured on this episode:
• Students from Kapaa Middle School on Kauai present a primer on how to make friends.
