Portland State University football players teamed up with Marysville school students to tackle learning disabilities. Some 23 players, several of whom have ADHD and dyslexia, shared their school struggles and their stories about not giving up and facing obstacles. Vincent Johnson told the kids he was in special education starting in kindergarten. "I didn't like school. I didn't think of myself as anybody. I didn't have any friends." Vincent said kids who learn differently can use their unique perspective to find their own strengths. "There's so much more to you," he said. Marysville teacher Janice Holstine said witnessing the sharing between her students and the Vikings "took my breath away".
"We have players of our own who have struggled with learning disabilities and become excellent student athletes and very positive role models. By working with groups like The Shadow Project we can light a fire for students who have struggled with similar obstacles."
— PSU Vikings Football Coach Nigel Burton
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