This is the story of Dick & Rick Hoyt, the most inspirational father and son team to race in an Ironman.We knew Rick was smart, we could tell by looking in his eyes. So we wanted to get a computer built so Rick could communicate with us.”

“Dad, when I’m running, I feel like my disability disappears.” says Rick.

“You can do anything you want to do as long as you make up your mind you can do it.”

Every child is beautiful. Every child is a treasure. Oh, that we will love them and unlock their genius! Oh that we will do all we have in our power and even more to unleash their greatness upon the world. This father reminds me of the lengths that great women and men go every day to help children fly. Many of you are like Dick Hoyt every day. You sit beside a child and help him communicate. You see the victory of a young lady interacting with her family the first time. Rick Hoyt’s communication with his family via computer reminds me of how Jennifer Cronk and Lanie’s mom helped give her voice again or John Lozano’s work to let a young man tell his story of autism. People who give the voiceless voice, they are my heroes.