Wheaton Teen to Receive ‘Inspirational’ Award
Connor McHugh to be honored at Comcast SportsNet Sports Awards.
Connor McHugh doesn’t necessarily know how the word inspirational applies to him. The 13-year-old St. Michael’s Parish School student enjoys sports, video games and history and just wants to be known for “being me,” he says. What draws so many people to Connor is how he has overcome lifelong physical limitations – he was born without arms, is missing a fibula bone in one leg and has only three toes on one foot – to do much of what most teenagers do. On Thursday, Connor will receive the Inspirational Athlete Award during the 25th Annual Comcast SportsNet Sports Awards in Chicago. The event, presented by Comcast SportsNet Chicago and the March of Dimes, honors one member from the Chicago Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs, Fire and White Sox as …
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10:40 pm on Sunday, January 27, 2013
Connor...My daughter is at your rival school SJA and we are amazed at this story! Well Done! Attitude is life's best friend! Mom and Dad - nice job! more ›