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My name is Cooper Smith and Im a DJ and music producer from Melbourne.

I also am a proud disabled man who has cerebral palsy (CP).

When I was born I was told Id never be able to walk.

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I just turned 19 and completed my first 10km event.

I also raised 10K for the Fred Hollows Foundation to help restore peoples eyesight.

I have been training every day for the last few months in the gym and outside on different tracks.

After Being Told I’d Never Walk I Just Completed My First 10km Race

My support worker Jess has been my personal trainer and she supported me on the race day.

You have one choice to do it or not and I chose to do it!

Next time Ill aim for the half marathon!

After Being Told I’d Never Walk I Just Completed My First 10km Race

My family team

6kms in and focused on achieving this goal

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After Being Told I’d Never Walk I Just Completed My First 10km Race

After Being Told I’d Never Walk I Just Completed My First 10km Race

After Being Told I’d Never Walk I Just Completed My First 10km Race

After Being Told I’d Never Walk I Just Completed My First 10km Race