How to Overcome Cerebral Palsy | An Ordinary Life Ep 3

32-year-old Mark is born with cerebral palsy and is dependent on 24-hour care - however, he has also been selling chocolate on the street for the last 20 years to financially support sponsor children and educational projects in Tanzania and India. Now Mark is going on his life's biggest adventure travelling to Tanzania to visit his sponsor children Disma and Lekadia and see some of the projects he has been supporting for years.
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[@anonymous22750]

Had seen many CP people's and trust me they are more dedicated and strong then an normal person as us and here's this man 🥺🥺 he sells chocolate for kids in need and very few people support his efforts m from India as well and m amazed and speachless ♥️ thanks buddy for ur love

[@deidrarosie2549]

I love this. We need more people like mark! Makes my heart so happy! 💕

[@heff4heather]

It's actually very refreshing how this documentary doesn't hide any of the hardships of life; not only of the person living with a disability, but the people that support them... and the sheer joy of the happiness from any wins/goals achieved.

[@micheall1127]

40:05 when she put the necklace around him 😊 that was so sweet

[@donnanewby3386]

I cannot thank you enough for what you have done. You have made an impact even to me, and are an inspiration! May God open doors for you to inspire more people. I am Autistic and struggle to do things, but you have inspired me to think that even smaller things can make big differences, and that i don't have to aim yo be the same as anyone else.

[@Transcendfinejewelleryonline]

You inspire me, Mark. After caregiving for our mother for the past 13 years sometimes I find it so difficult to deal with the day to day difficulties. Thank you so much for reminding me of my blessings. God bless you, Mark.

[@Blissyto]

He seems so sweet , :) he has gorgeous eyes 😍

[@drea7127]

That is really sad to know that ppl r like that i feel so bad for him but god will help him out xoxo -Andrea

[@annette7154]

He does.

[@ZENMASTERME1]

@37:55 To Haley and all the unsung Heroes that help improve the lives of people with needs every day!! Thank You From The Bottom Of My Heart ❤️

[@ZENMASTERME1]

Long Ago!! In the olden days! They used to throw the baby out with the bathwater! Mark is a inspiration to all of us that think we have limitations!! This story gives me hope for our humanity! That somebody with so many limitations can do so much!! “Hero” Doesn’t even begin to describe what Mark Truly is!

[@kemistrybee3551]

I wish the world was like this. I hope to be like him.

[@ZENMASTERME1]

A Fasanmi it already sounds like you’re off to good start!! I have always lived my life in the service of others!! My true rewards come from the happiness I bring my friends and family!!! May You And Your Family Always Be Blessed With Good Fortune!!

[@Jobeywonkenobe23]

I would have bought All the chocolate and given all of my money honestly he is amazing

[@luisdelgado9882]

Then nobody else would have chocolate

[@AmyKrugerDKCCB]

Mark, You are such a great person. Haley and Sam are too. I am so happy that you got to go to Africa and see you kids. I have almost 300 kids from all over the world that need a mother figure to talk to. I talk to them via internet. My husband has CP as well. He has the exact same attitude as you do, just so happy and determined. Each day is a new day. Life is like a box of chocolates. Amy :)

[@cleanwithme7012]

I love this because Mark is doing wonderful things for the kids in Africa.

[@lauriehurst8422]

you Mark are an inspiration , you have a heart of gold Thank you for sharing your journey you touched my heart keep reaching for the stars

[@azaiyaharnice]

I really enjoyed this documentary really heartfelt Mark is so selfless and caring despite his disability brought tears to my eyes it must feel so amazing to dedicate your life to helping others and to be able to go to Africa and meet the families of the people he’s helping such an amazing experience one day I will be able to visit the many countries in Africa, I’m a nurse and I want to go and help they can’t afford nor do they have access to medical care even though I’m African American I’ve always felt a connection to my people in Africa.....

[@morganmiller5537]

I love this, 😊he is so sweet kinda like chocolate

[@hafdissigurdardottir3176]

And we complain over the stupid thing that means nothing in reality 😢 Mark is absolutely a strong 💪 person. And I am proud to say that me and my boyfriend have had a child in Africa now for 8 years and hopefully we will in the future go to Africa and see our child ❤️❤️❤️ Blessing to you all 🙏🦋🦋🦋

[@hujamayagaye6045]

My heart is full with respect and joy but my eyes can't stop tearing 😢 up Mark is a role model

[@donnanewby3386]

So glad you do what you do - this has made me cry a lot on a good way.

[@KraftyKreator]

Truly an inspiration. Seeing him reminds me, again, that as a paraplegic I can make it to Africa and on a safari etc.

[@goldfishlover7997]

Very touching, heart warming and inspirational video.

[@mrstealyourgrandma7647]

This brings a tear to my eye 👁 I wish people like this the best in life

[@lovelee_1990]

God bless you Mark

[@ms.darkhoney5964]

He is an awesome young man along with his 2 caregivers!!! 😊👍

[@renguulstars6513]

this is so inspiring and emotional. well done your reward is great with Jesus

[@datumzinememories]

It's a good thing he does. God bless him.

[@SoMooLand1nine7]

This is beautiful. Thanl you Mark for sharing this all. Im half way through now. Amd tbh I didnt know I'll watch document like this. so much appreciation on how you are so willing to help despite of what you are struggling. YOU DA'BEST MAN! PEACE OUT~~ MAY GODBLESS YOU ALWAYS

[@SoMooLand1nine7]

Done watching it. Thanks again Mr. Mark you are so beautiful and has a good heart man!

[@IvaraAra]

Man, i normally walk past people but this guy is so bubbly, id have a hard time not take time and chat and buy a chocolate. Hell id just give some money.

[@Cr1mson_Moon]

He's so sweet to be doing this for the well-being of others it's really amazing keep doing a great job 🤗

[@smartmiran]

I want to meet this guy, such courage and inspiration. I see this video again and again

[@GritGuru]

God Bless you Mark!

[@annette7154]

He's wonderful.

[@marcosircana8928]

occasionally there' something that breaks through my dead soul to my heart.... why you gotta make me tear up?

[@Kajp-se9eq]

God bless you and your family!

[@chavaneelunan2315]

This is beautiful! ❤️

[@juana-leenikora5442]

yeah Marcus u the Man... really love your humbleness xx I hope you are well brother

[@alefiyajaorawala675]

Oh my god he is an amazing human being❤️😘

[@Metonymy1979]

Well, not really independently. But, good on him

[@fallonhawke1009]

He's soooo AMAZINGGGGGGGGGGG

[@nepadron]

Ok, I watched this with both the eye of the general public but also as the eye of an assistant to 4 people with cp for a decade. I was so impressed with the footage they showed of Mark's trip (I am sure there were some not-so-heart warming parts not shown, as international travel while alter-abled is extremely difficult and taxing emotionally and physically). The ONLY thing that made me kind of cringe was that, the ONE time he meets his kids for the hour or whatever, when they sit in their homes and exchange gifts the child sits behind him, out of Mark's view. I felt anxiety while watching those parts. I know this was just a small oversight on the part of others, just wanted to put that out there. :/

[@rhondatoole8584]

you are my hero

[@anonymous22750]

M back in 2020 and will b cak year after and still more to come but this guy never disappoints me 🙂 need more positive thinker's like him for example at 21:49 he was humble but that lady didn't notice just an simple smile could make him smile 2

[@XSHADOWTHELEGENDARYHEDGEHOGxX]

awww

[@morganmiller5537]

😍❤️💖

[@08.angelaa26]

So nice I will buy chocolate

[@tiarachivers]

💗

[@trenthooper3848]

Does Mark have a Facebook page...

[@MaryInoue8887-Tiga]

☺️😍😘❤️🍀🍀🍀

[@lalbuatsaihichhakchhuak4984]

😭😭😭

[@Shannonbarnesdr1]

''overcome cerebral palsy'', does he still have CP ? then he has not overcome CP, hes learned how to live with it and work around it as best he can, he functions and contributes, but he did not ''overcome'' it. i have CP as well, and i will always have it, no matter what i do, no matter what success or failures i have in life, i will always have CP, that is just the reality, im not delusional or in denial.

[@noodles6673]

Are we not going to talk about his yelling for sam?

[@BossQueen]

Yall shoulda took him to cleaner waters I seen one damned dirty fish!

[@luisdelgado9882]

It looks like his arm is broken

[@mrstealyourgrandma7647]

I don’t blame Sam for not going with him to Africa I wouldn’t want to see my people in poverty neither

[@kabutoyakushi8442]

I support you mark and I've I lived where you live and came across you I would buy your whole supply to help you and your goal keep going and never give up man!

[@macaylaandelagonzales3570]

Omg I have CP as well and he motivates me!! Good luck Mark! You are doing amazing things! ❤

[@zerosleep657]

my late aunt also with CP ...... but she past away 4 years ago at 42 .... she is my bff since i was born .... Mark remind me a lot about my late aunt.... God with u Mark ... Gid bless u !!!

[@andreabrown5481]

This young man is truly a blessing and a angel sent from Father God almighty.

[@LAILA269.]

this man is so damn pure-hearted, i hope he continues to have a rich and fulfilling life.

[@Ss_y6]

God bless you my friend

[@kemistrybee3551]

I wish there were more people in the world who were like this, selfless, caring and compassionate and willing to help others despite their disabilities. I hope to be like him.

[@manuelinasia7352]

So touched by this documentary Mark has a really big heart, its a challenge to us with able bodied and doing nothing to help others.

[@arlenepiduhan8770]

Wow amazing i can't believe that you can do that sir im very proud of you thank you for helping others too 👍🙏👍🙏👍🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍❤❤❤❤❤

[@skof28]

He is a very handsome man. What a beautiful soul. I hope he'll find someday a woman who appreciate that.

[@andreabrown5481]

You are truly and inspiration ❤️ ❤❤❤❤❤

[@jwalt8019]

Such a pure soul and handsome also.

[@karapugh3063]

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[@sarahjackson7889]

Hi I like it when people like me I like them it makes me feel so happy to be around others my family love me so so much they have never seen me as a different person they see me as one of them and that’s what I like I don’t have to feel that bad about doing that but what happens to me because I always understand I have a cousin who is my hazmat mild autism he went to a school that had a farm on it and they give him apprenticeship he is 17 years old now he’s called Joseph your lives on the outskirts of London and I have a cousin called Oliver who is nine years old he has hypermobility syndrome he may never see it as a problem that’s why I love them I love all my family and friends I live up to 26 years on I still want to invite

[@chaideelove1819]

Mark is a Treasure to this World....

[@caratcake7704]

5:07 I nearly cried from the pure love I have witnessed today

[@amfanakaguccirushgirl9686]

i would totally buy at least 2 bars from this guy !! what a great person !!

[@rachel-ec8pf]

AWWWWWW WOW HE STILL WANTS TO WORK WOW HE IS SO SEET AND SPEAICAL

[@jedjones5406]

Good on you Mark. You have a great heart in you.

[@BabanIllustration]

Too many ads yet again. Unwatchable.

[@pluoxx3957]

He loves what he does omg he seems super nice

[@celestialcircledance]

Awe wow ....

[@speakearknockerzsk1612]

Did he just say fortnight

[@rebeccamccready1135]

Just amazing man

[@Teli_1]

Good on you Mark

[@Senura101]

Hmmm maybe weed chocolate 🍫

[@morganmiller5537]

🙄

[@bazonga9085]

RobloxGamingWith Morgan How old are you

[@macaylaandelagonzales3570]

Really??

[@jxshuabcmsp4695]

Really?i find this horrible. I have cp and this is just disrespectful.