Opponent Over Self

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Wow! I just read an amazingly inspiring story at the Chicago News Cooperative!

A 17-year-old senior at Belvidere North High School had to have his leg amputated after a freak accident during a wrestling match.  Instead of sitting around getting angry at his opponent and feeling sorry for himself, Eddie Avila is spending his time worrying about someone else.  He just wants to make sure his opponent is alright.  

During the wrestling match, Eddie's opponent made a legal take down. It just happened to cause a ruptured blood vessel that led to the amputation. Again... a freak accident.  Eddie knows that, so there were no lawsuits or angry words.  Eddie's only concern is to make sure his opponent realizes it wasn't his fault.  What an enlightening perspective for a young person who just lost a leg.  

You can read the full story by the Chicago News Cooperative here: After Amputation, Wrestler Tries to Ease Rival's Pain