NJ.com shares an athlete’s inspirational story.
Like thousands of other athletes, Denise Castelli broke her leg during a softball game in 2008. However, Castelli didn’t heal as many other athletes do. She experienced one complication after the next, and had to have her leg amputated in 2009.
While an amputation could have easily ended Castelli’s athletic aspirations, she has remained persistent. After just two months of training with the Challenged Athlete’s Foundation, she was able to run with her prosthetic. Soon after, she began trying out for different athletic teams. This year she’s focused on getting back on the softball field.
So, what is she doing in the meantime? Preparing to be a ball girl in the U.S. Open tennis tournament, of course. While it may seem like an amputee may not be the ideal candidate for this position, Castelli has proven to everyone that she can perform just like anyone else. She runs around the court with no difficulty, and even did a 360 turn to catch a ball during tryouts. John Korff, director at large of the United States Tennis Association’s board of directors, even predicts she’ll be chosen to work in the finals.
We’ll be keeping an eye out for her during the tournament!
Take a look at the video below to see what the Challenged Athlete’s Foundation is all about.
Like thousands of other athletes, Denise Castelli broke her leg during a softball game in 2008. However, Castelli didn’t heal as many other athletes do. She experienced one complication after the next, and had to have her leg amputated in 2009.
While an amputation could have easily ended Castelli’s athletic aspirations, she has remained persistent. After just two months of training with the Challenged Athlete’s Foundation, she was able to run with her prosthetic. Soon after, she began trying out for different athletic teams. This year she’s focused on getting back on the softball field.
So, what is she doing in the meantime? Preparing to be a ball girl in the U.S. Open tennis tournament, of course. While it may seem like an amputee may not be the ideal candidate for this position, Castelli has proven to everyone that she can perform just like anyone else. She runs around the court with no difficulty, and even did a 360 turn to catch a ball during tryouts. John Korff, director at large of the United States Tennis Association’s board of directors, even predicts she’ll be chosen to work in the finals.
We’ll be keeping an eye out for her during the tournament!
Take a look at the video below to see what the Challenged Athlete’s Foundation is all about.
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