This is a story about a Special Needs boy named, Alex, as told by those who knew him, his extraordinary parents, his teachers and coaches, his friends and neighbors, a high school principal, and the mayor of a city. It’s about inclusion and how it can change not only the life of someone with special needs, but the lives of those involved, as well. It’s a story about courage and acceptance, and overcoming adversity. This book offers an example of how to care for a Special Needs child so that they have a full, active, meaningful life. It shows how a school system can improve by including children with special needs in activities with typical kids. It not only helped those with needs, but those who participated. It is an inspiring story of how little acts can lead to big changes. Alex’s story is a story of hope, of how love turned a seeming tragedy into a wondrous joy