TONI MILANO THE WARRIOR

LIFE IS A BATTLE AND A TRUE WARRIOR MUST ALWAYS FIGHT

This is the story of an Italian boy, born in the long-gone summer of 1981, who grew up in German-speaking Switzerland and has now lived in Ticino for many years. A determined young man who, thanks to his courage and self-awareness, has succeeded in turning his unfair fate into a precious gift.

Here he tells us the tale of how, when a rare form of muscular dystrophy started to turn the everyday activities he had always taken for granted into impossible ordeals, he chose to focus not on his misfortune, but on the chance it gave him to discover and reveal skills he would never have imagined to have.

This boy, now a grown man, wishes to set an example and carry the torch of hope for all those who suffer from a condition that still has no known cure.

RACING WHEELCHAIR SPORTS

Being a wheelchair user does not prevent people from doing sports, not even at a professional level. Of course, athletes with a disability will need specific equipment to achieve optimal performance. Sports begin to play a crucial role during the rehabilitation stage, when athletic therapy helps the athlete recover their motor skills and improve their mental strength. For wheelchair users, regular exercise is even more important than for people without disabilities when it comes to disease prevention. But sports also play an essential role in social integration. Team sports are especially beneficial because they provide a feeling of belonging and create strong bonds between teammates.