Zero to Hero – Tommy (The Achiever)
Chronic Spastic Paraparesis.. such a long and a cool phrase!! Is that the name of an Italian dance style?! Like a Para – para dance. NO!!! It is actually, an inherited disorder that is characterised by progressive weakness (gait difficulties & stiffness) and spasticity of the legs. This disorder affects the spinal cord, compromises the immune system, and cause muscle weakness and loss of skin sensation in both legs (balance and coordination issues).
That is what our zero to hero, Tommy, a 28-year-old, strong-willed gentleman suffered and is still suffering from. Tommy did not live an ordinary life like You, Me or Harry (who is Harry??). It was rather interesting. He was given birth to a mother which he does not know who it is till now. Yes, he was adopted by a Singaporean couple from China when he was around 1 to 2 years old.