By Maria Gallagher, Legislative Director
Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation
When I worked in TV news, we would talk about creating a “moment,”–a point in time played out on the television screen that was particularly memorable.
As I was watching a replay of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” this week, I witnessed such a moment, or, more accurately, a series of mind-blowing moments, when the couple known as “Amy and Derek” danced.
The ABC website reports that contestant Amy Purdy lost her legs at the age of 19 following a bout with meningitis. Undaunted, she became a three-time World Cup Para-snowboard champion.
Her contemporary dance with professional partner Derek Hough began with baby steps on her artificial legs and feet. At times, she gracefully fell to the floor, to be picked up again by her partner. At one point, Derek twirls her about so that she appears to be flying, and by the end of the dance, it looks as if she is walking on air.
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