13-year-old with cerebral palsy is on a mission to inspire others

Reagan Bischoff was diagnosed with cerebral palsy after a brain surgery at two months old. The 13-year-old athlete talks to TODAY’s Craig Melvin about her mission to inspire others living with similar disabilities.
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[@Timbrock1000]

My wife has a mild case of CP. Slight difficulty walking, and requires a hearing aid. Shes able to do most anything she wants. She does sometimes use a cane when walking, but still moves at a normal pace. She jogs, swims, and plays curling. She works as an accountant (CPA). She and I went skydiving together last summer. No problems. I found her on a Catholic dating website in 2019. She wrote on her profile that she accepts the challenges her condition gives her, and dedicates the suffering to God. "Lord, as you suffered for me, I dedicate this hardship to you to help me remember what you endured for us....". She also wrote she is actually thankful for her condition. When I read her profile, I was almost instantly in love with her attitude about it. I wrote her saying I felt attracted to her not despite her CP, but because of it. We were married in March last year. I'm 49, she's 38. I am passionately in love with her, and proud to be with her, even with her cane.

[@realchelseabear]

I love to see it! Congratulations Reagan!

[@jonathanmercury1885]

You go girl keep up the good work. I also have the same condition she has and that doesn’t stop me.

[@briansteward5622]

I also have cerebral palsy and its common in my left side, specifically my left leg and somtimes right leg. It takes me more time to do things and i may do them differently, but i do them. I'm 23 and i played basketball in middle/highschool, practice martial arts, and lived a good life so far. Kudos to Regan, I see myself in you so much! Others won't understand and I don't understand your situations to the fullest, but stick with it.

[@madcowjeremy]

amazing story. I also have CP it affects my right side. its encouraging to see someone else success story

[@davidahart2476]

I really enjoyed your video, I'm 55, I was diagnosed with a mild case of CP when I was around 2, I mainly affected my balance and motor skill and caused me to have a erratic gait. As I got into my 30's and 40's I started having issues with osteoarthritis in my knees, lower back and in my hands and fingers, and also became an amputee on the right leg, first half the foot then 10 yrs later below the knee. I used a cane for short distances and a rollator around the house, when shopping I always use a grocery cart.

[@user-yu1ug7uz9q]

Reagan, I think you’re amazing keep believing in yourself never stop

[@ryanlinthwaite1309]

I got cerebral palsy myself. This is amazing to see. For me I love to play my guitar. It help me when I have a bad day. For me it’s very frustrating sometimes to have Cerebral palsy to I wouldn’t be me if I did have it

[@teresalegler2777]

Excellent! Congratulations to Reagan for her inspiration to those with similar handicaps. I’ve worked with multiple students with CP. Learning different ways of accomplishing same tasks is very individualized. 🎉cheers for continued success!

[@rachelmalone84]

Handicap is highly offensive

[@MixedMediaInk]

Inspiration

[@mr.sushi2221]

Keep pushin champ! 👍🏾

[@donatodelacruz1695]

amazinrg.i worry about my son..my son is also suffer cerebal palsy now he is 13years old.

[@atthismoment3006]

how come more stuff like this does not go viral

[@sharmistharoy2492]

Too good .my son suffer cerebal palsy .now he is 15 yrs old

[@fishybusinessco.8398]

You need to slowly watch for hip dysplasia. I’m 27 now and I need a hip replacement. I even broke my hip when I was 15 and the doctors told me nothing about this that I was supposed to be monitored every couple of years to make sure my hips did not go out of socket if you love sports

[@sjanoski8878]

❤❤❤

[@benjaminkenobi21]

Good stuff

[@AndresVasquez-yb7vo]

Easy to be an inspiration to others when your disability is so minimal.

[@JaniceCarter-ws7lu]

*She's trying to help people do things even if it's challenging* Good morning🦅💜 Cerebal palsy God bless all parents who have children with special needs or battling cancer, We see the strength of the Lord Jesus Christ or the God that they serve in them through all of their trials..Sometimes we inspire people without even knowing it and that's one reward that we should all look forward to receiving daily..Regan's mom has been held up by the Lord's mighty had and has been given his perfect peace we can see it all in her smile and beautiful face..Super parents God bless you all and Thank you for your inspiration to your families and the world✔️ God bless you all🇺🇲

[@ronitstephenson]

What is the bracelet on her leg called?

[@johnnybischoff]

It's the Bioness L300 Go - hope that helps.

[@eltazz760]

I Just Subscribed To Her Chanel! I Also Have Cerebral Palsy & Do KZbin ❤

[@S-series1977]

Nice video 😮😅😅😅😊

[@brittanyfischer1812]

Way to reagen cerebral palsy doesn't stop us

[@testchannel-rt6oh]

Apparently she already got Busted for lying to have cerebral palsy for donations

[@gwenniegirl50]

@testchannel-rt6oh is there a link (or something) where I can find a source for this information? My internet search came up with nothing. Thanks