They Cut Me Open Like a Chicken - ACL Journey -

In November 2023 I was fighting for Team USA in Paralympic Judo in Santiago, Chile. This was the ParaPan American Games. It happens once every 4 years and is a big qualifier for the Paralympics. In the match that would award me a bronze medal it happened... I planted my foot and completely torn my right ACL. This injury ended my Road to Paris 2024. I was heartbroken but I am here to share my journey for myself and for others going through anything similar. It's a long road but I know I got this. Thanks for following along on the journey.
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Despite a lifetime of adversity, a blind high school wrestler attempts to win a New Jersey State Championship before the end of his senior year. Anthony Ferraro has always tried to live a normal life. As he entered junior high, Anthony decided to try his luck at wrestling. After a dismal first season, he begged his father to enroll him in a wrestling club. His father obliged and found a coach willing to teach a blind kid to wrestle. The following year, despite his obvious disadvantage, Anthony went 24-1. Three years later, Anthony has set a number of goals for himself; to become the first three-time District Champ in his school's history, break the school record for most wins, and become the first blind state champion in New Jersey wrestling history. The question is, does he have a shot in the dark?
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▶️Anthony is currently traveling the world in hopes to make it to the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, France. Anthony is a Blind Athlete (B1 Classification). Ranked #1 in -73kg category. Representing the United States of America and the Great State of New Jersey!
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ACL Vlog #001 - Music Used:
1. Hoedown by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/...
2. Acoustic Guitar 1 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/...
3. Ether Oar - The Whole Other
4. Sliding Jigsaw - Silent Partner
5. Beer Belly Blues - John Deley
6. Happy Mandolin - Media Right Productions
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Time Stamps:
00:00 - 02:38 - the night before surgery
02:38 - 03:11 - the morning of
03:11 - 03:28 - one last send down the stairs
03:28 - 05:08 - the car ride to the hospital
05:08 - 05:59 - in pre-op
05:59 - 07:27 - after surgery
07:27 - 09:47 - the car ride home
09:47 - 10:44 - trying to get up the stairs
10:44 - 10:59 - one love

[@xtho7999]

Killing it man! Big up to you and the family. Sending love from Ontario, Canada ONE LOVE

[@atlsxfinest8509]

I'm honored that you would include us in your story of recovery. Anthony, you are inspiration to everyone. Thank you for everything you do. Keep on Keepin' on from Georgia, USA

[@tommylabors]

Best of luck Anthony. Hope to see you up and skateboarding again soon

[@connorrousseau9972]

its great to see u man. i hope u make a full recovery and it goes well for u. ur very talented regardless of ur disability. i love all ur videos. congrats on ur beautiful baby. dont mind what ur vlog/videos look like, u are fine. just do u. dont worry. ONE LOVE !!!!!

[@monkleyt]

One love!

[@All_Might_Dada]

Just started watching this series. I've always followed your Facebook but have been out of the loop. What a coincidence I've torn my ACL and now I see this pop up! So wild. Can't wait to see how this evolves.

[@1sarcophagi]

Keeping you in my prayers man, you've done so much inspiring us and reminding us to not give up! We're with you brother!

[@Asfvision]

Thank you so much for that, and thank you for being here on this journey and along for the ride. One love.

[@Odins3rdRaven]

As much as I want to watch your recover I cannot. Any injury or precedure involving the knees has always made me queezy I wish you a speedy recovery 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@alro11]

We are with you Anthony! Good job! Take care as you go and you’ll be back at it!❤❤❤❤

[@DavidVenegas-rq2cy]

ONE LOVE!!! 🙏

[@andreamcdole6846]

Good luck buddy. ❤❤ love watching your lovely life and journey and pure hearted joy. Take care of yourself

[@samanthaL2824]

Sending love & prayers from England!! ONE LOVE!! ❤

[@Asfvision]

Thanks for being here and for praying for me, one love

[@bmo14lax]

Great job great vlog, editing seemed clean and kept the pace going. Keep it up guys!! Proud of you 2 with your little one!

[@Khunai.]

I hope you have a speedy and uneventful recovery! You did great and I am so happy you have such an incredible partner there to help you through all of this, she's such an angel. One love!

[@VivalaryMan]

Love this dude man, so positive and inspirational. Respect.

[@user-gm6iy3xb7i]

Dearest Anthony here is giving you lots of love and prayers. Before you know it you'll be back doing eveyting ❤ Mary b.

[@saraparker184]

get well soon!!!!!! ❤

[@nessgoeswest]

Been following you guys on instagram and TikTok. Now in KZbin as well. You guys are awesome. Wishing Anthony a speedy recovery. One love ❤️

[@1234cheerful]

Thanks for sharing your journey. I understand this injury is not uncommon for runners too and so this may, unbeknownst to us, be in the future of some of us watching your video when you premiere it. One Love!

[@OrganHatch]

Hope you heal up quick. One love

[@user-xy5ti3sm7p]

I wish Anthony COULD SEE HIMSELF.... he wonders what he looks like

[@naveens696]

Bless you dear.

[@toekneefurareoh]

Give your body the time it needs to heal, stick with all the rehab they tell you to do the first year. Take it from someone over 10 years later, never had an issue after my surgery. In my 40s, still feel like I’m in my 20s.

[@jessicashlager7193]

I am so surprised the surgery center didn't make sure the crutches fit you before letting you leave with them. That is not okay. Heal quickly!!!

[@nic5250]

Sucks bro I’m dealing with my own tear you’ll get there

[@Asfvision]

Get well soon!

[@1234cheerful]

Wishing you a smooth recovery!

[@susanferraro-oc7gg]

You got this Ant! One love

[@Phillyman419]

Wishing you the best

[@mariicruze3785]

You got this Anthony ❤

[@SpidersHandle]

I tore my rotator cuff and something with my elbow. Have to climb in the MRI tube and prep for surgery. Not looking forward to that! Maybe watching your journey will make mine easier. Unfortunately, I don't have a good person by my side so have to go through it alone.

[@Asfvision]

Oh man, I'm so sorry to hear that, you will be OK. Thank you for being here and I will pray for you to get better.

[@SpidersHandle]

@@Asfvision Thank you for your kindness

[@Oitdbem918]

‭‭2 Timothy 1:7 KJV‬‬ [7] For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. ❤️ ‭‭Proverbs 3:24-26 KJV‬‬ [24] When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: Yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet. [25] Be not afraid of sudden fear, Neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh. [26] For the LORD shall be thy confidence, And shall keep thy foot from being taken.❤️ God loves yall💛

[@connorusumly]

Yyyeeewwww grind it out brother bless you 😂😂 ive heard from similar experiences its really horrible to tear your acl hope you have a fast recovery and get back on the road one love ❤

[@MuchGrooove]

Good luck dude! You’ll be back 100% before you know it

[@fightforaglobalfirstamendm5617]

Good luck mate!

[@clarkpegler4922]

What doesn’t kill us ants!!!! Godspeed.

[@HaydenParker2468]

Hope you get better

[@user-hg9po6qf5w]

I almost tore my ACL during tae kwon do hope you do better by bro One Love

[@borobinson7005]

Hope you heal soon brother!! Did you make the music to this video your self??

[@philschopshop4591]

Nice flag

[@JazneoGaming]

Just Get better first and enjoy hangout with daughter

[@user-bb9oj9ow1q]

Man I had the same surgery and another four on the same knees and feeling grate now, skating feels the same as before)) Get better soon and back on your board🔥❤🔥

[@Asfvision]

This is so awesome to hear, I can't wait one love

[@user-bb9oj9ow1q]

@@Asfvision ONE LOVE! 🔥