Cody Wheeler, 11 years old from Nangus Public School (Australia) has made a miracle in the Australian school sports world. It is worth mentioning that Cody has Dent's disease - a rare kidney disease with only 250 patients worldwide.
Cody has won four national athletics titles and set a number of impressive records. At the National Primary Schools Athletics Association (PSSA) Athletics Championships held at Sydney Olympic Park last November, Cody won Gold Medals in all the events he competed in.
She is currently the record holder in four events: 100-meter sprint, 200-meter sprint, shot put and discus throw, and also helped the team win the 4×100-meter relay.
This feat is all the more remarkable considering Cody has battled a number of serious health issues. Cody suffers from a rare disease, kidney stones, rickets, hip osteoporosis, and femur and tibia deformities that cause painful knees. The condition requires major surgery, forcing him to temporarily stop playing his beloved sport.
Starlight Community Fund members visit Cody at Westmead Children's Hospital (Sydney).
Cody has to travel to Sydney every month for plasma infusions to help his weakened immune system, despite his fear of needles. Cody’s mother, Peta Zaric, said the family has received tremendous support from the community. The charity Country Hope has provided him with emotional and financial support, and the nurses at Westmead Children’s Hospital have been there to help Cody when his health has taken a sudden turn.
Cody also received a lot of help from his teachers at school. Cody's homeroom teacher, Sue Pickersgil, took the 1am train to Sydney and stayed overnight to watch Cody compete for two days. Teacher Dave Signal, who is also a gymnast at Nangus, also accompanied him to many events.
Cody is currently preparing for the National Track and Field Championships in December. During his preparation, he often asks his mother questions like, "Why did God create me with an imperfect body?" or "Why do I have to take drugs and have surgery when others don't?" To these questions, his mother lovingly replies, "You are perfect just the way you are."
On 14 March, Member of Parliament Steph Cooke presented Cody with a Community Achievement Award in recognition of his outstanding achievements. The award was recorded in the Parliamentary Record, marking a significant milestone in the history of school sports in New South Wales (Australia).
Source: Regionriverina
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