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Jen Bricker was born without legs and left in the hospital. Raised with an empowered mindset by her adopted family, she has turned what some might call a sad story into one about love and triumph. She was taught that you can do anything you want. She developed a passion for gymnastics. Jen believes every single person has the power to change a life. Pass it on!
Jen: So from the outside my life looks crazy. I was born without legs, left in the hospital, adopted by the most unlikely couple in the middle of nowhere. I’ve always been obsessed with gymnastics. It was maybe crazy to have that kind of a dream without legs, but in my head it didn’t matter.
Announcer: From Illinois, Jennifer Bricker!
Jen: I was raised with an empowered mindset – self esteem, confidence, you can do anything you want. I played softball, basketball, volleyball, and power tumbling all against able-bodied athletes. Fast forward a couple years, I started performing as an acrobat and an aerialist all over the world, which is just unbelievable and I couldn’t be more grateful.
Jen: Is happiness a choice? Yes. I have to make decisions every day to be happy. It doesn’t matter that I was born without legs, not given a name, left in the hospital. Those circumstances that look ugly on the outside are actually what was the beginning of my beauty.
YOUR COMMENT
Jen , I love gymnastics too
Dhyanvi from Delhi, May 15, 2023
You are a leader in the power of the heart 💜
Elizabeth Ross from 33300, January 25, 2021
JEN BRICKER YOUR STORY IS AMAZING AND IT TELLS ME ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE IF YOU BELIEVE.I APPLAUD YOU AND I WISH FOR YOU TO HAVE A BEAUTIFUL LIFE.GOD BLESS YOU.SANDRA WETZEL COLLINS
SANDRA WETZEL COLLINS from DALLAS TEXAS, April 13, 2020
Super!!! Love you!!!!
Monte Lowe from Pilot mountain n.c., April 12, 2020
OMG, that is amazing. I have a cousin with a similar disability, and when I showed her this video, she cried and thanked me over and over. It helped her realize that she had great potential. Thank you for sharing!
Anonymous, September 8, 2019
Amazing story! This woman's parents must be some awesome and loving people... They gave her the tools and security to experience life in a positive way. And she, a woman of great strength. Be the light.
Tone from Grand Junction, CO, April 4, 2019
I absolutly loved this video! So heartwarming
Cadence from Springfield, mo, February 17, 2019
Jen, you are the most remarkable person I know in my lifetime...
Rodney from Virginia, January 5, 2019
Very inspirational. Super encouraging.
Dan B from Syracuse NY, January 5, 2019
That is an amazing story and message about belief and strength. Jennifer you are such a great inspiration to those who have disabilities. So many people do so much less and with so much more !
Dave W from Chicago, Il., September 30, 2018
Wow she is very talented even though she has no legs i am very inspired.
Kria from FriscoTX, May 9, 2018
you are very talented you have a heart of gold you can do anything
Abigail little from watts meadow dr 115, May 4, 2018
You must be fantastic I like the skit saying that you can do anything even if it’s really hard li loved this video
Anonymous, March 29, 2018
I know this young lady, she can do anything she gets her mind set on as proven by the many things she has accomplished. God made a beautiful person to share her story.
Julia Waldrop from Destin, Florida. , March 10, 2018
