Two-time Paralympics T54 marathon gold medallist Australian Kurt Fearnley has called out parents to bring their children with special needs/disabilities out of their houses and into the community. Speaking during the launch of Kurt Fearnley Special Needs Unit at the Ruben Centre, Nairobi yesterday, Fearnley said: “I love what I do. Fearnley praised Sydney Paralympics T11 5,000m gold medalist Henry Wanyoike and termed him a legend of the sport. “I am happy and proud to be associated with Ruben Centre. The athlete who has won 13 Paralympics medals over five Games (20 years) has called out parents to bring their children with special needs/ disabilities out of their houses into the community.

Source: The Star February 25, 2019 20:48 UTC