The moment Steven Nicholson scored his first ever basket, will be a moment his family will never forget. “It was inspiring. It was the highlight of my life with Steven,” said his mother, Angela.
The chants of “Steven, Steven, Steven” continued for the rest of the game, which was almost as memorable as scoring his first bucket. “It was super, super cool,” said Steven, who is in grade 10 at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham. Although he’s not a “morning person,” according to his parents, Steven makes all the 7:30 a.m. practices. Moore called him a “tremendous asset” to the team.
That inclusion and acceptance, both on and off the court from his coach and teammates, has meant the world to his parents, who are still basking in the glow of the shot.
“Words can’t even explain what it means. We’re grateful, and excited for Steven, excited for us. I can’t even put it into words. It’s truly amazing,” said Angela.
“I think it’s a great lesson for everybody to see what a little bit of kindness can do, and how it can help somebody feel inside. Just doing those little things, especially for somebody that may have a disability. Doing those little things, can actually be tremendously huge,” Moore added.
As happy as Steven is with his shining moment, he’s ready to score more in the game he adores. “I love it so much,” he said.
Source: London CTV News.