Girl Thrives as Amputee Gymnast | Documentary

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This testimonial was created for Amputee Blade Runners: a charity that provides free running and sports legs to active amputees throughout the country.
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Equipment/Software used
GH5 with Sigma Art 18-35 and a Tiffen Black Pro Mist filter
BMPCC4K with Sigma Art 50mm and a Tiffen Digital Diffusion filter.
Aputure 300D for the keylight
Rhino Arc 2 for the closeup shots of mom
Glidecam
Crane 2
Rode Wireless Go
Zoom H4
Rode NTG2
Davinci Resolve
Music purchased from Soundstripe
"Self Lit" by Shane Becker
"A Whisper" by Be Still The Earth
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00:00 Her dream
00:58 Lawn Mower Accident
03:10 Breaking every foot
05:00 Her first athletic foot
05:51 Her first cart wheel
07:15 The community

[@Siggy4844]

I couldn't imagine how the grandfather must have felt when he accidentally ran over her. It's great to see that this devastating injury didn't hold Aspen back from accomplishing her goals. What a strong, inspirational little girl.

[@michellekauffman7942]

yeah same

[@idioticbagel2833]

I can’t even

[@small_potato5086]

Love this message

[@What_Ur_Watching_Rn]

I love it too!! 🥲❤️ also, how old is she? I do gymnastics to and I can’t do anything she can yet well some of them like the running round off flip flop, and she seems about my age!! But also, I love how brave and incouraging to other girls and boys of all ages!! She has inspired them all!!!

[@Disneylover10]

@@small_potato5086 Me Too and I hope she is doing OK 👍

[@astute1001]

This is why we need gymnastics at the Paralympic Games. Look at this talent! What an incredible athlete!

[@sumairaaftab2377]

It is

[@PrettyPrincess7788]

@@sumairaaftab2377 No it is NOT.....it should be but again is not.

[@cristinaasla1368]

@@sumairaaftab2377 you'd be thinking bout the special olympics

[@OrigamiWaterfalls]

That’s so right

[@debkeller2440]

I am so sorry that your daughter that is so sad I sorry your daughter I am so sorry she's probably a lot of pain I'm so sorry how she doing she feeling better KZbin cat KZbin channel it's Michelle with me to know you've looked me up when you chill it😊

[@Beccastyles_]

What an awesome little girl! I feel for the grandpa, I can't imagine how terrible he feels. She is thriving and just amazing!

[@breecoulthard2964]

Yeah me too I can’t feel how bad the grandpa

[@breecoulthard2964]

Feels

[@darkness2308]

Fvcb😄

[@darkness2308]

Be vfg🧸😄

[@Sadiesmith3627]

Shut up

[@whitcassie]

Wow, even in the hospital photos she still looks so positive. What a strong little girl. It would be so easy to say "my life is over", but she said "no no no, my life is just beginning. Let's do this"

[@Audreeeyyyy1]

yessss

[@AM-pz6xu]

Yes!! I would have been like, this will never be the same, but she's using her foot as an ADVANTAGE!

[@Poison_Ivy_420]

As a Arkansas girl I love that one of our cheerleaders helped show that Anything is possible. Aspen is a beautiful girl with a even more beautiful soul 💖

[@soph6145]

You are a strong girl

[@jennfontan188]

what an amazing little girl. I wish her nothing but the best. her future is so bright and she deserves it all💗💗💗

[@parkertate1551]

I lost my leg and legright

[@imogenmaley2643]

it made me cry and she is really good at gymnastics

[@dbo4506]

@@TLS13 💩👌

[@maple_the_aussiedoodle3167]

She is Gold... 😂

[@Madelyn-sb9uq]

@Lilly The Rabbit Mom ❤️ was that supposed to be mean? Or funny? I don’t get it

[@lxylaplaysyt9271]

@@TLS13 I did too 🥺

[@IndigoTiger_828]

The fact that she can do more with 1 foot than i can with 2 feet just blows my mind

[@Audreeeyyyy1]

yea

[@orchiiidz]

Yeah I knew her., and after finding out about what happened I felt really bad but still I am much amazed of how she worked so hard to achieve her goals she’s a really good gymnast aswell.💕✨

[@marynovas4170]

Hi Sophia!! Thanks so much!💕

[@lgis07]

@@Sarahhh_13 Mary Novas is Aspen’s mom’s name.

[@Sarahhh_13]

@@lgis07 ohhhhh I didn’t pick that up

[@lgis07]

@@Sarahhh_13 it’s okay

[@CharliGill09]

@@marynovas4170 your daughters amazing more amazing than I’ll ever be!

[@kayladaniels5729]

Same thing happened to my daughter at 4. She is now 7 and is very active, wanting to do everything! So far we have played softball and done pageants. She wanting to do soccer and gymnastics as well.

[@FlyingJackalope]

Awesome!!

[@gadeaiglesiassordo716]

Soccer is a very special sports. There is an adapted version where players play with crutches and without the prosthetic leg. It's really impressive. For example this year's best goal was from a polish guy playing with crutches.

[@chrisbordoni8276]

Thank you for sharing your story with us. Aspen is an amazing little girl & gymnast. Thanks to you investigating a better “foot” for your daughter; not only have you helped her but like you said a lot of others. I do hope that seeing her thrive helps her Grandpa feel better - that must’ve been horrible for him even though it was an accident. This is a very inspiring story - keep thriving Aspen!❤️

[@greenbeantm1096]

It makes me happy that people are more focused on making prosthetic limbs usable instead of how realistic they can look

[@mindyschocolate]

Yup! Screw blending in, I’d take functionality any day! I’d want to live normally, not be hindered because I can’t do anything that could break my realistic body part.

[@sarah-vharnden1891]

I CANT WAIT to see her in NCAA gymnastics someday!! What an inspiration!!

[@FlyingJackalope]

You and me both

[@alyssaramirez3708]

NEVER GIVE UP LITTLE ANGEL!!!

[@laylahart6712]

I love your comment ❤ 💕 ♥ 💖 😍 💗 ❤ 💕

[@kimberlyamsel8916]

I am a pediatric PT and love love love seeing kids achievements like hers!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@FlyingJackalope]

Thanks for watching and choosing a profession where you can help children.

[@Izzy-yy6kg]

Omg. I am a gymnast and I feel and broke my leg and I was so scared to get back up. But I did cause of this video right here. I feel for the grandpa

[@audreybracken4305]

Wow this shows that not only one person is different!! I love how other kids were at the hospital!! And this goes to show that everyone can do ANYTHING!!!!!!!

[@sarahgracewithanh]

How does this have 1M views and only 13k likes? This is such an amazing and inspiring story!💜

[@shelbysimms615]

Cannot wait to see Aspen at the Olympics!! I'll be rooting for her when she gets there! She has some time but I know shell do it!

[@IsabellaColeman-tq9yy]

Now this shows me that I shouldn’t cry when I can’t do a skill bc I know it this amazing little girl can do it, I can too ❤️

[@Sarah-ty5ev]

Scottish Rite is a wonderful hospital! I’m so glad she’s able to do what she loves. I hope to see her someday at the Olympics!

[@user-u2h37]

Paralympics..

[@yesyesyesysa]

meanwhile charli’s mom was crying cause she sat in the back of the class.

[@alexhulse3850]

Ikr

[@carmenwilliamson9042]

BAHAHAHA

[@wendywoes163]

ABSOLUTLEY inspirational! True gymnast! Sitting straight back and toes pointed! Well done ❤️

[@FlyingJackalope]

0:58 The accident. 3:10 Breaking every foot she had. 5:00 Aspen tries on her first athletic foot. 5:51 Aspen tries her first cart wheel. 7:15 The amputeebladrunners community. Please be respectful in your comments. KZbin decided on their own to disable and delete all of the encouraging comments since the launch of this video a few days ago. I was fortunately able to communicate with them to get them turned back on, but just barely.

[@adorb_avaxo]

Can’t believe she is so brave! I would cry so hard I can hardly breathe if I had gone to that situation. Tell Aspen great job and amazing effort.

[@FlyingJackalope]

Will do!!

[@hnichole]

Something about Aspen reminds me of a young Lilliana Ketchman from "Dance Moms." Lilliana was a preemie and had health issues as a young dancer, and something about Aspen's story and just her overall demeanor about what happened to her and how she's still pursuing her dream reminds me of Lilly. Good on her, I hope she continues to be successful!

[@user-yw7vr9um4c]

i play volleyball with Aspen! She is absolutely great and has really adjusted to the change from gymnastics to volleyball. I absolutely love her and she has a great humor!

[@kimikoterai2137]

Aww imagine how bad the grandpa felt🥺

[@thegurlthatmadefetchhappen7111]

Ik

[@nancymadeiros5561]

I bet he felt bad

[@rose_x0x065]

He probably will never forget that :(

[@ebonyinman3313]

That poor man

[@lolanagelberg8387]

If that was me I would never forgive him

[@aca2410]

Thanks for the opportunity to learn about this charity and donate Beautiful girl with a beautiful spirit.

[@nancyterkildsen2099]

i look forward to seeing her in the Olympics

[@mollythorpe6307]

I was on a competitive team with an amputee girl she was a flyer she was amazing at cheer and gymnastics! ❤

[@joseteran5823]

God bless her.. She's one brave girl

[@Mxshy_]

I love how confident she is!

[@masterchristopherchandler2171]

This is Grandmaster Christopher Chandler Mastiff Tibetan kung fu over 25 years of teaching keep up the good work never give up to be Olympic gymnast😊

[@gymnasticswithalexis1463]

I hope she reaches her dream! She's so brave pulling through all that! She's the definition of resilience! She's so brave and strong! She'll reach her dream with hard work and determination! Stay strong aspen!

[@Mrsbitter1]

This is proof that an accident like this cant bring her hopes down she is so strong

[@arfriedman4577]

I wish you and your family the best. Its nice to see the young lady thrive..I feel bad about her grandfather.

[@601salsa]

I used to go gymnastics as a kid. Its not easy even for abled bodied people, for an amputee it must be at least twice as challenging. This girl is phenominal and truky inspiring. I hope she makes it to the para olympics

[@AmandaZemon]

This story was especially inspirational to me since I'm also a gymnast and she gives a great example of how we should never give up!

[@destineewelch6383]

She has no foot but she would not let that stop her and she would not give up wow 🤩 this is so inspiring for people in and out of gymnastics 🤸‍♂️

[@Kari2025]

I used to think my Dad was being dramatic about it, but when I’d be next door with the neighbors and they were mowing the grass, he told me to never go near it.

[@BokhariTube]

Hey Kid ur my Inspiration.....May Allah give u more and more strength and u share it with people like us ......Stay Blessed Kid

[@tamaraward5942]

😢 it made me so happy that she recovered, and I just almost cried when I figured out that the new foot worked better than ever

[@user-mz9tk5cs2d]

What a true inspiration young lady YOU ROCK ALL DAY LONG.Don’t ever give up

[@michellelindsay5727]

Fabulous and gut wrenching as I was cheering with her to happiness; congratulations Aspen. I’m sure the Grandfather felt horrible. That is one reason why everyone; including adults, need to stay away from machinery of all kind until they are shut off by the operator. It can be extremely dangerous...even causing death. Each piece of machinery states this when the operator is using them. Just as how to use them and why eye wear and potentially ear wearing may need to be worn as well. Safety first❤️

[@Jules8294]

What a brave brave brave girl, thanks for sharing and motivating us all!!!

[@bubbleteayt9049]

Her: loses foot: brave Me:bit my tounge:MUM TAKE ME TO THE AMBULANCE!!!

[@graceharrison1991]

She’s amazing, very brave and a great gymnast! 🐶

[@dldkckckcococod625]

I remember aspen I went to the same gym as her and she was so strong and I remember all my coaches miss you all!❤️

[@FlyingJackalope]

Very cool!

[@mindyschocolate]

What an amazing program! And I love the colors on that prosthetic!

[@TheDiamondDancer7]

Such a beautiful story! I like that she and all the other kids are having fun with that!

[@DRMEME-kk6yt]

What a gorgeous, adorable, strong and talented little girl!🥰😍✨🥳

[@jayburgs9882]

Admirable! Little warrior.

[@jackelynnryan3476]

How does this video have 1.2m views and only 15k likes? Go Aspen! Your such an amazing soul, thank you for reminding me what greatness looks like and to never ever give up. And to Aspen's parents- what an amazing job you've done raising her. She's got your shiny 🌞 bright heart's 💛

[@FlyingJackalope]

100% Agree. Just hard to understand. I do realize now that watching KZbin through a TV doesn't lend itself to a very easy user experience as far as liking videos, etc. So that could be a reason. Not sure. The dislikes are kind of heart breaking if I'm being honest. I would at least like to have a reason to know what could be better.

[@taylorgymnast1432]

This is such an amazing story! This girl is going to help a lot of young people for their futures

[@reemamisk132]

So nice

[@maddie2546]

Love being about to practice and watch her and see how far she has come!

[@dekusi1857]

bro i'm gonna cry this is so incredible

[@nicolenehorne72]

SO PROUD OF HER!!!!!

[@mihaelahatch8977]

Such a touching story

[@hannesdejager3723]

You go get those medals girl!!💜🇿🇦

[@davegnarlsson4344]

Kids are troopers. Having said that, it is important to know the limitations of the tools you are using. Have fun. Be safe.

[@-simplyave-9997]

She is so so pretty ❤️

[@EmryzTheWeirdo]

Poor girl! This must have been extremely traumatic for Aspen and her mom and dad

[@Gnmile]

Okay but this girl is so brave and I love how she still is a gymnast even though she has a prosthetic leg

[@Madelyn-sb9uq]

Who asked

[@amputeedrummer]

You will thrive, because of your spirit, drive and talent! All the best to you!

[@giangnguyenlam6852]

She has a broken leg and she is so amazing with gymnastics and I am perfectly fine but I don’t even know how to do a cartwheel

[@sillysj32gonzalez70]

I can barely do a rolly pollie lol

[@jeybean2213]

Same

[@LMA629]

Her leg isn't broken. It's amputated.

[@strawberriezz1568]

i cant even do a backbend and im in team already aka level 2

[@maggiehendon9946]

JESUS IS THE ONLY WAY TO HEAVEN!! 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 (KJV) Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

[@evelina9851]

so sad that she lossed her leg but glad she can still thrive and live her life

[@argon805]

what a great inspiring story, thank you!

[@FlyingJackalope]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@AmandaZemon]

It's awesome too how Aspen was able to stay strong and not give up on her gymnastics dreams despite her injury. I hope she makes it to the olympics!! she deserves to!!

[@diamond6719]

Dis miss disability. Ability is the word

[@juliep2697]

Awwww so inspiring!

[@AmityBlight834]

This story is amazing and inspiring and she looks so happy

[@marklee1960]

This child is lucky to have a mother who believes that anything is possible. Most parents would not be so encouraging. Or brave.

[@FlyingJackalope]

Yes, she is an amazing person

[@jordynlove6102]

Wow she's amazing!

[@AdventureTimeWithCJ]

She is a spectacular girl a very bright girl she never gave up her dreams keep up the great work

[@dinapokidov9663]

she bounced back up right away i respect that so much

[@yolandejarossay4985]

magnifique volonté, courage, détermination. Belle leçon de vie. Bravo. Respect

[@karend582]

What a beautiful story - the triumph of the human spirit! The sky's the limit!!

[@patricedowney6947]

Thank you so very much for sharing! Wow! What a testimony!!!!

[@FlyingJackalope]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lindamarie6574]

Incredible!

[@kitkatavie7020]

What a strong little girl, I just hope she doesn’t have very strong phantom pains, those are awful

[@garycotter7433]

God bless you guys

[@lindsay_davislove3287]

I wish the best for a spin and I do believe that she can still achieve her dream 😁

[@MagicBoyXd]

She is talented🎉

[@LuLuTheGuru]

Wow what an inspiration 😊🧚🏾‍♀️🙌🏾🦋

[@kristy615]

INCREDIBLE!

[@justarobloxplayer3533]

Oh I know aspen she’s so sweet! I remember her when I used to go to excite what an inspiring story I watched them record!

[@stichslifenot8646]

I hope she’s ok and I hope she’s feeling better

[@rissadp-m2679]

Amazing story . She will go far .

[@morganlapic578]

So proud

[@tambrasmith9707]

Awesome

[@nettewilson5926]

The science and engineering of prosthese (sp?) is incredible and also the skill of this child is amazing.

[@murphylou21]

I just wanna say Aspen u are amazing just the way u are and u are unique and ya 😊

[@terrencecoccoli524]

Wow. I love a story with a positive and happy ending. I don’t think anything is going to stop that girl 😊

[@mrguitar5051]

She was so balanced on the beam ! 💕

[@chelsea9168]

o my god this is so inspiring !!

[@ilikelights2]

She reminds me of my step father,being brave and strong

[@JenniferSlater1178]

This is such a sad story. I hope her grandpa knows and you guys know that accidents happen even though they are tragic but when you see stories like this you realize their is triumph.

[@daisyandtwinkels4390]

I love this story so much

[@Emma-lz9xx]

The gramma is probably so sad but he still loves her and she still loves him! ❤❤❤

[@lindadomecus4124]

What a wonderful story.