Man Does Not Let His Disability Get In The Way of His Dream

Many people dream of singing in a stadium full of people. Some work hard to make that happen and others are not confident that they have the voice to do so. Michael Mullin, a 38-year-old Red Sox fan. dreamed of singing the national anthem in the stadium of his favorite baseball team.

Despite his struggles with Down Syndrome he was determined to make his dream come true and not allow his disability interfere with his lifetime goal. For ten years he sang the anthem fir a minor league team, and spent four years lobbying the Red Sox for a chance to sing at Fenway.

On his journey Mullins received the support of the Michael Linsow Respite Center in Hoplinton, Mass., which is where Mullins lives.

When his dream finally came true he was not the slightest bit nervous. Instead he was filled with complete excitement as he made his way on to the field to do what he had worked ten years for.

Singing the anthem itself was not Mullins only wish. He also wanted to raise awareness for adults with disabilities, and prove that having a disability does not have to prevent you from doing things you wants. It may take longer for you to make things happen than other people but when it finally does happen it is worth all of the hard work.

Having a disability does not mean that you are not capable to do the things others do. A disability is an obstacle but like all obstacles, there is a way to get through it. Everybody has their obstacles and whether it is having a disability, being homeless, or being discriminated against, nothing can prevent you from doing what you love unless you allow it to do so.