Local teen breaks barriers, while breaking boards
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Every time Alex Sherman logs on to play video games, the 19-year-old strives to reach a new level. But succeeding takes time and tenacity.
“Oh, yes. He loves video games,” Alex Sherman's mom Jillian said. “He sees no obstacle. He loves it. Total joy.”
In some ways, Sherman's digital world reflects his real-life journey.
”Yeah. I think he tackles challenges in his own way I think,” Sherman's father John said.
Jillian and John Sherman said their son has been conquering tall odds since the day he entered the world.
“Yes. He was definitely a fighter from the beginning,” Jillian said.
When he was just three days old, Alex underwent stomach surgery. Six weeks later, surgeons repaired his defective heart.
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