Overcoming Adversity – Jacob Krause

Posted by Gabe on May 24, 2010 under Kids are Heroes | Read the First Comment

Last week I told you about Ricky Springer, and how he overcomes adversity to become a hero.  We have several heroes who have had their own crosses to bear and yet have flourished and helped others at the same time.  Well this morning I was sent a video by Jacob’s Dad, a young boy who suffers from Ulcerative Colitis.  This one becomes personal to me, as I myself have this same affliction.

From his dad:

“…on behalf of the Crohn’s/Colitis Foundation of America – Jacob was asked to represent Maryland on World IBD Day in seeking the co-sponsorship of the IBD Research & Awareness act (S.981, H.R.2275) up for vote this summer. This provides $35B in IBD research over a 5 yr period to include a key focus on pediatrics.  He spoke with the offices of Sens. Cardin (D-MD), Mikulski (D-MD), Rep. Dan Maffei (D-NY) and E. Cummings (D-MD) – after his speech, there wasn’t a dry eye in the place – we are SO proud of him and his brother Alex who couldn’t have represented us better!  In fact, Rep. Maffei’s office asked for a copy of the speech to show to constituents in support of the bill.   Feel free to write your legislators in support of the bill!”

Here is the video of Jacob giving his speech.