SONEPUR: His parents did not expect him to live long. Their son, Gariba, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Resigned to fate when all treatments proved futile, they finally saw light at the end of the tunnel. Now 21, Gariba runs a bicycle repair shop at Kumbharmuda Chhak at Bad Phatamunda village in Tarbha block in the district.He diligently works at the shop earning about Rs 50 to Rs 60 daily. The youngest in the family, he is now the sole breadwinner and sustains the family _ parents and two sisters _ with his earning besides the Handicap Pension.His parents are only too happy to see him standing on his feet despite the disability.Gariba could overcome the limitations associated with cerebral palsy with the help of an NGO, Research Academy for Rural Enrichment (RARE), at Sonepur where he enrolled for the physiotherapy sessions. When he responded well to the treatment, the NGO stepped in to provide him the required training to set up a cycle repair shop. Practice helped him gain control over his body movements.It is no mean feat to achieve the fine motor coordination and fix punctures, which Gariba does with aplomb. His customers also do not mind the extra few minutes that he takes and are patient with him.Having defied the definitions of cerebral palsy, Gariba has set a precedent for all to follow.
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