At one point in her life, looking at Qian Hongyan was heartbreaking. At only three years old, she lost her legs in a terrible accident. She was forced to survive and move with locally made prosthetics, as well as using a basketball to cover and protect the lower half of her torso. She used bushes and grass to help her get around, despite the fact that movement in general was extraordinarily difficult. But because Qian was so determined, she was able to change her life forever. Find out more about this incredible young woman’s story below.
This ‘Basketball Girl’ Just Proved That Impossible Is Nothing, And She’s Rocking Her New Legs.
September 22, 2017