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March 14, 2007

YouTube: Lost Arms to Grenade in Vietnam, Now He Swims and Rides his Bicycle

Posted by: Tran Hong Chi

In this blog I want to share with you my first strong impression on how a
disabled person can adapt to do almost anything.

Beneficiary Profile:

Full Name: Hoang Lang
Born: 1961
Incident date: 1976
Type of device: M79 grenade
Address: Mai Dan village, Hai Lam commune, Hai Lang district, Quang Tri
province.

Mr. Lang was working with his parents in a potato field in 1976 when
he saw a bright yellow device (M79 grenade). He picked it up and the
device detonated in his hand. He lost two arms just below elbow.

He managed to learn doing a lot of things with what remain. He is one of
the Medal winners of PWD sports. He attends Paragames as a swimmer.

Attached are some related photos of Mr Lang with Paragames activities.

Click the photos to see them larger.

M79 Grenade Survivor UXO Swimming Team Mr Lang and his medals

The following clip reveals an ordinary thing that he does in his daily
activities. He rode this bicycle to CPI office.

Posted by Chi at March 14, 2007 11:54 PM
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Great stuff Chi! I would love to hear more stories like this...This man is an inspiration...!

Posted by: james on March 15, 2007 08:45 AM

Chi - great blog! Everyday I realize more and more that we each have our challenges in life and it is up to us to find a clear path....:)

Thanks Chi and my best to the UXO Swim Team!!!!

Martha

Posted by: Martha on March 15, 2007 09:12 AM
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