Saturday, July 04, 2009

Empowered With Martial Arts

Canada -- With the belt tightened around his new, white uniform and his right hand clenched into a fist, 3-year-old Brandon Sasseville is ready to throw some karate punches.

The young cancer patient has bendt his knees slightly, he assumes position and waits for the magic word from his instructor. "Go!" Brandon immediately punches the air swiftly, letting out an enthusiastic karate yell.

Brown-haired and smiling Brandon has leukemia and is undergoing chemotherapy. His treatment is expected to last more than three years. This is to ensure all the cancer cells have been eradicated from his tiny body.

However, he is not thinking about any of that when he kicks butt during Monday night martial arts classes at the regional hospital in Windsor.

Reed more of this inspirational piece at windsorstar.com

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