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The Hoyt Foundation helps people learn to integrate the physically challenged into everyday life.
Team Hoyt at a Glance (From Wikipedia)
Team Hoyt is a father (Dick Hoyt, b. ca. 1940) and son (Rick Hoyt, born January 10, 1962) in Massachusetts who compete together in marathons, triathlons, and other athletic endeavors. Rick has cerebral palsy, caused by loss of oxygen to his brain at birth because his umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck.
Dick pulls him in a special boat as they swim, carries him in a special seat up front as they bike, and pushes him in a special wheelchair as they run.
Doctors told his parents that Rick would live in a vegatative state, but his parents, with the help of Tufts University engineers, recognized that his sense of humor indicated intelligence. At the age of 12, Rick was able to learn how to use a special computer to communicate using movements from his head. The first words he typed were, "Go Bruins!", and the family learned he was a sports fan. They entered their first race in 1977, a 5 mile benefit run for an injured lacrosse player who was a schoolmate of Rick's.
Dick is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the Air National Guard. Rick earned a college degree from Boston University in special education, and now works at Boston College. They continue to compete in races, and are also motivational speakers.
As of August 31, 2008, Team Hoyt had participated in a total of 984 events, including 229 Triathlons (6 of which were Ironman competitions), 20 Duathlons, and 66 Marathons, including 26 Boston Marathons.Team Hoyt racing history They have also biked and run across the USA, in 1992 — a 3,735 mile journey that took them 45 days.
When asked what one thing Rick wished he could give his father, his reply was "The thing I'd most like is that my dad would sit in the chair and I would push him once."
Team Hoyt Homepage
Team Hoyt Photos on Flickr
This is the 25th time that Dick Hoyt has pushed his son through the Boston Marat...
This is the 26th time that Dick Hoyt has pushed his son through the Boston Marat...
In Denver, a billboard featuring Team Hoyt. Cool. For a little more informatio...
it's me and team hoyt!!!! they did the race too.
Team Hoyt in the News
- Team Hoyt's Finish Line
- It's not so much about running a fast race, as serving up food fast at "Team Hoyt's Finish Line" on the ponds in Holland. Rick and Dick Hoyt have been ...
- Team Hoyt launched
- Rick Hoyt, who is now 47, has cerebral palsy and has had no control over his arms or legs since he was born. The Hoyts have competed as a team in running, ...
- Father-son marathon duo finds a new challenge
- Rick Hoyt, left, and his father, Dick, who have competed in more than 1000 endurance events, have opened Team Hoyt's Finish Line, a seasonal drive-in ...
Team Hoyt Videos
Team Hoyt in the Blogosphere
- Dick Hoyt and Rick Hoyt: Team Hoyt Video | Clean Cut Media
- Dick Hoyt and Rick Hoyt: Team Hoyt Video - See this Inspirational video of Dick and Rick Hoyt has ran a startling 958 endurance events including 66 marathons. Rick has cerebral palsy, unable to speak or move his body.
- Team Hoyt & God's Love: "My Redeemer Lives" Video | Gracepoint ...
- Inspirational video of Team Hoyt set to My Redeemer Lives. Dick and Rick Hoyt are father and son who participate in races together, and reminds of God's love.
- Team Hoyt – Amazing Father’s Love
- Sometime in life, we might have achieved great things alone, but it will be more meaningful if you work as a team with your loved ones to achieve it together ? Peteformation. Here is the story and video that I received from my sister in ...
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Is Team Hoyt Your Superheroes too?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byYou bet. Great pick.
Joan4 says:
For sure, they are among my superheroes! I love this story! It's a story of courage, love, honor, determination and strength of purpose! How proud they both must be!
Posted August 04, 2008
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great story from two great people.. i always cry everytime i watch the video... i also featured them on my inspirational stories lens... 5* for this wonderful lens!
Posted February 24, 2009
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