Marine Carries Boy With Prosthetic Leg Across The Finish Line

Picture the final stretch of a youth triathlon, where an 11-year-old boy with a prosthetic leg is pushing toward the finish line when his determination meets a sudden setback. Who steps in when the race becomes impossible to continue, and what does that moment look like from the sidelines? According to the video, a volunteer Marine at the event saw something in the young athlete that made him act without hesitation. The story, which centers on a young cancer survivor, raises a question about what it means to refuse to be left behind. Press play to see how one unexpected decision turned a broken race into a memorable finish.

Watch the full story in the video below.

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