![]() The doctors were not confident that Alex would survive, but his hard work, determination and perseverance has allowed him to take on life and not be defined by his disability.Īfter the race he posted on social media: "I HAVE NO WORDS!"Īlex's mantra is "You set your own limits, they are set by us individually."Ī wonderful perspective reset and a reminder to do what you can with what you have.įor the last five years, Dr. In the Spanish disability grading system the 5th level being over 75% - meaning a very severe disability with the individual unable to perform most daily tasks by themselves. The 32 year old has cerebral palsy due to contracting encephalitis when he was six months old which rendered 76% of the left side of his body immobile and he communicates in sign language. ![]() Magnificent! Barcelona's Alex Roca Campillo made history as the first person with a Level 5 severe disability to complete a marathon, when he finished the Barcelona Marathon on the weekend in a time of 5 hours and 54 minutes.
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