Yes, it\u2019s true, not all heroes wear capes. I still can\u2019t believe a complete stranger did this for my family just 2 weeks after my injury…<\/p>\r\n
My parents and sisters were dividing their time between a hotel room across the street and my hospital room to ensure that at all times \u2014there was always at least one family member with me.<\/p>\r\n
One evening as we are hanging out in my hospital room there is a knock at my door. My dad opens it, and there stood a man in his late sixties.<\/p>\r\n
The guy says,
\r\n\u201cI know this is going to sound totally random, but I read an article about your son in the newspaper. My wife and I felt compelled to help in any way we could, so I got in the car and drove over to offer you to use our 3 bedroom condo while we are out of town for the next six months for the winter. It\u2019s only 10 minutes from the hospital. It would be a place for you all to stay, shower, and do laundry. It sure would mean a lot to us if we could help.\u201d<\/p>\r\n
My stunned dad says, \u201cWow, that is incredibly generous of you, but you don\u2019t know us. We\u2019re complete strangers.\u201d<\/p>\r\n
The man says, \u201cSharing our condo is a way we can help. Please come on over and tour the place, meet with my wife and I. We\u2019d be honored.\u201d<\/p>\r\n
So the next day, my parents had a tour of their home. And the man was right\u2014the condo could not have been more perfect. It was close to the hospital and it helped us, as well as family and friends to avoid expensive hotel bills when they came to visit.<\/p>\r\n
When you watch the news it can feel like we live in a dark and heartless world, but since my injury my family and I have actually discovered the opposite to be true. Time and time again we\u2019re reminded just how many good people there actually are here on earth \u2014 like the generosity of a total stranger who was compelled to help us in anyway he could.<\/p>\r\n
Speaking of generosity, it’s incredible to think 7 years ago we had a dream to start the Chris Norton Foundation. A nonprofit that could make things a little easier for those navigating life with a wheelchair.<\/p>\r\n
As a result of this dream and our efforts, we have impacted thousands. Of course none of this would have been possible without you, the love and support of so many capeless heroes\u2014<\/p>\r\n
Your support has touched people\u2019s lives in countless ways\u2026<\/p>\r\n
It is because of you that Rylee has a camp to look forward to all year long. Here is her story\u2014<\/p>\r\n