In a small Western Kenyan Village was a young man determined to improve the quality of his life. Ibrahim lost part of his right leg in a car accident when he was just a young boy. Rather than live a life restricted to his home, Ibrahim fought stereotypes to live a life as active as everyone around him. This included learning how to ride a bicycle with just one leg. He knew that riding a bike would allow him to travel distances he couldn't easily reach with his crutch.

Ibrahim had no money for a new bike. He took an old and rusted bike frame from his mother's property and slowly over time bought the parts needed to build it into a functioning bicycle. The finished product lacked brakes but was enough to get started.

As a young man eager to achieve independence and equality in the eyes of his peers, he set out to learn to ride one pedal stroke at a time. Neighbors scoffed at the idea. He was told to be content in a wheelchair. Ibrahim ignored the non- believers and accomplished his goal. Riding a bike helped him find work outside of his village and proved to potential employers that he was an independent and capable man.

Witnessing his first bicycle race inspired in Ibrahim a passion to reach for more. He never, for a second, doubted his ability. The very next week, Ibrahim entered his first race among 130 able bodied competitors and finished within the top 20. The feat catapulted him into national recognition. He became a symbol of triumphant perseverance against incredible odds in a nation of people struggling against the harshest conditions. Ibrahim continued bicycle racing with great results to bring awareness to the needs of the physically challenged.

Ibrahim never set out to become a national celebrity. He wasn't thinking to gain fame or riches as a competitive athlete. He didn't think that racing a bicycle would eventually bring him to the U.S. He simply set out to achieve one goal at a time through belief, hard work and faith. Ibrahim's story is filled with triumphant moments and heart breaking set backs. Ibrahim has never given up and has never lost his faith. He is far from home yet he's far from finished.

Ibrahim believes he has a responsibility to both inspire and represent physically challenged people in his home country and the world over. He is committed towards improving the lives of the physically challenged in Kenya and won't stop riding his bicycle until he accomplishes his goals. Building a training center for the physically challenged in Kenya is Ibrahim's ultimate goal. The training center will serve to address the needs of physically challenged Kenyans and serve as a model that can be replicated to serve the thousands of physically challenged people throughout Africa.

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