Supporters say Gaffney shows ‘Never-say-die’ attitude
October 9th, 2009
From NBC 7 News in Boston (with video), WBZ 38 (with video), and the Boston Herald:
Fans praised Karen Gaffney’s grit and athleticism as she swam across Boston Harbor yesterday amid four-foot waves to raise awareness for Down syndrome.
Said boat coordinator John Forgione, “I’m so impressed with this young lady. She’s really made me aware, well aware, of how people with disabilities can accomplish a real lot of good things, and she’s done it.”
(Boston Herald photo)


October 9th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
Karen,
You make me see that my little girl can grow up to be whatever she wants to be just like you have. We are all so proud of you and your accomplishments. What you have done by swimming the distance is more than most people can do on average. You have shown all of us we can break so many barriers if we just keep the faith in ourselves no matter what the diagnosis.
You are really wonderful and an inspiration to so many of us.
Wendy T.