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Her Middle Name Should be

Never Give Up

By Janice Carter-Booth
(Alexis's Grandma)

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She is 24 and so much more! Her name is Alexis Booth and
©StudioDeeba she was born with a disease that has not been detected in
“Buster” Call Today any other person as of yet. Born premature and so very tiny,
38 760.720.3322 but somehow with a resilient spirit that she still holds to this
day, she has managed to live more than three times the
doctor’s prediction of 7 years. By the age of 2 she’d had 9
operations, all-relating to a cyst that seeps into her spine
causing pressure on the spinal cord. Somehow with a very
strong will to live, and her family always going the extra mile
to help her reach her goals, she has blossomed into a
beautiful young women. Even though she resides in a
wheelchair and, of her four limbs, she only has a right hand
and arm that work properly; never the less she makes things
happen in a big way: For now her two big goals are studying
forensic anthropology at Palomar College, and remaining a
cheerleader.
Her mother, Nichole, who always treated her as a child who
could do anything she set her mind to, kept her going in
many different activities. Such as when she was in Jr High
and would help in a special education classroom working
with younger students. Her favorite activity started when she
was about 9 years old. It was Cheerleading with Pop Warner.
When she first started she didn't have an electric wheel chair,
San Diego Writer’s Annex so Mom had to push her through all the maneuvers. At 16,
she was at the age she could not stay in regular Pop Warner
574 E. Mission Road but they luckily found the Challenger Cheer leading group.
Suite I They were in desperate need of a coach, so Mom
San Marcos, California 92069
volunteered, as head coach and Alexis and a good friend,
If you always dreamed of being a writer, or are currently a writer, this is the place for you. We Miriah, stepped in to be assistant coaches. Our very own
have how-to-books, special topic reports, writing materials, gifts for writers, a research center,
workshops, disussion groups, one-on-one coaching with professional writers and editors, book Chargers have become their sponsors this year. There are
doctors, ghostwriters, seminars, and a friendly community especially for writers. 16 girls and young ladies, that range from 5yrs. and up, with
So if you are a writer, or know someone who is, stop by San Diego Writer’s Annex a variety of disabilities. They are also the only Challenger
To find out more visit us at: team in San Diego. The girls cheer for the Challenger football
www.sandiegowritingacademy.com team made of boys and girls. They are truly an inspiration to
email: Judy@sandiegowritingacademy.com Phone: 888 275 7125 watch.