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him getting into a tree stand, but he climbs up and down that thing just like you or I would. He even learned how to drive using a clutch. He’s a normal kid, who just looks a little different when he walks. We’ve never treated him any different than we have our other children.”
Playing football has always been Chris’ dream. Last year, he decided it was time to give his dream a shot, despite the numerous risks Cerebral Palsy can present.
“If I fall on my foot wrong I could break my leg or rupture my Achilles Heel,” said Chris who last underwent surgery for his condition in 2003 to have his heel cord lengthened. “But I don’t worry about that. Anyone can get injured playing football.”
There are also more risks to Chris’ knees and hips. Eventually, hell need surgery to correct both, because of the pressure put on those joints over the years. He’ll likely end up with a cane, walker, or wheelchair as he gets older, but until then he’ll live life to its fullest.
“There are always positives in negative situations,” his mother said. “Chris always looks for the best in every situation. He always finds a way to make us smile. He’s been a real blessing.”
Chris has had several opportunities to receive exploratory surgery on his legs, but doesn’t want to be a medical goat for doctors.
“If they could guarantee me 100 percent that the surgery would work, then I would have it,” Chris said. “Otherwise Fm not going to let some doctor tell me I need to try some sort of surgery, because fm doing fine just the way I am.”
Chris Nugent is the Panthers third-string nose tack. le. He plays five to ten plays a game, and has bad one tackle in five games this season. But to
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