Each student arrives at Pies Descalzos to teach us life lessons; in the mornings it is gratifying to see them arrive with their stories and their smiles, with their dreams ahead of them and ready to learn. This is the case of Freddy, a student who arrives riding his skateboard, with a big smile, greeting everyone he meets on his way and receiving fraternal hugs.
Freddy Marimón Blanco is an 8th grade student of the educational institution Fundación Pies Descalzos Cartagena, who at 13 years old is a world champion in adapted surfing and who was honored at the last Cartagena Film Festival (FICCI) with a film based on his life, which communicates a motivational message "If I can do it, you can do it".
Freddy was born with a congenital disease, which deprived him of his legs and left arm; in addition to generating a bilateral hip dislocation. This physical condition has not been an impediment for this student to fulfill not only his classes and academic duties, but also his dreams in the world of Surfing.
In Freddy's words "Discipline and effort are key, the limits are in the mind, if I can do it, you can do it. My case allows people who do not have a disability to be more grateful to God and not complain or give up."
Freddy's journey in surfing has taken giant steps. Last December 2018 he conquered the ISA (World Surfing Association) world title in this sport, competing among 24 countries, after winning bronze in the 2017 version and then also being in 2018 in Mar del Plata (Argentina), where he was also crowned champion.
Freddy has come to our institution to be an example of life for his classmates and teachers.
To Freddy: Thank you for your existence, because you are one of those who dares to fly!!!!
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