You see Dick Hoyt is 69 years old this year (born in 1940). He will hit 70 next year and that’s a great figure for him to age gracefully…If he still hasn’t yet. You must be thinking that he is living a great life with his children taking good care of him right? But the truth is…the other way around. I am baffled too once I know how great Dick is. I am utterly inspired and it is a complete privilege to know him. You will too (so make sure you watch the video ok).

Although he is fast approaching the magic 70, Dick still has to take care of his son Rick Hoyt (born 1962). You are must be wondering his son is 47 and why does his old farther still have to take care of him? You see…Rick has cerebral palsy caused by extreme lack of oxygen to his brain at birth because his umbilical cord was wrapping around his neck. Since then Rick has been living in vegetative state. But his parents especially his dad never gives up on him. They eventually got a special computer for Rick which enables him to communicate.

Wait a minute? What does this have to do with my friend claiming that Dick is good in marathons? Here comes the story…one day…Rick asked his farther if he could “run” with him in a marathon competition. His father’s answer was YES! Since then, they have been participating in marathon and iron man events. As of 31st August 2008, Dick and Rick had joined in total of 984 events, including 229 Triathlons (6 iron man competition), 20 Decathlons and 66marathons. Sounds easy? Why don’t you do it?

I am fairly good in sports but if you were to ask me to swim for 4km, followed by cycling a staggering 180km plus a 42km marathon run…I will end up in hospital with life support. Worse still I could be Rested In Peace! But Dick has done it again and again with his son Rick, “burdening” him. This old man really deserve my respect for his unconditional love for his son Rick!

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