Keepers of the American Dream

sent by Fatima Lopez, Development Director, National Immigration Forum

This is such a great story.

Dennis Ogbe was born in Nigeria and contracted malaria at the age of 3. When he went to the clinic, a nurse accidentally broke a needle in his back, and he went into a coma. After three days in a coma, he survived but contracted polio, which left him with two paralyzed legs.

Today, Dennis is a talented discus and shot put thrower with a bachelor's degree and an MBA from American universities. Recently, Dennis realized two huge American Dreams: he became a U.S. citizen and he entered qualifiers for Team USA to compete in U.S. Paralympics. Read the rest of Dennis' remarkable story at http://keepersoftheamericandream.org/resources/news/paralympics

What odds did your family overcome to realize their American Dream?

Dennis' journey is nothing short of incredible. He is a testament not only to the power of the American Dream, but also to the strength of the human spirit. What does the American Dream mean to you?

Regardless of the circumstances, we all have something unique and valuable to contribute to the American Dream mosaic. Visit KeepersoftheAmericanDream.org today and tell us how you've been impacted by the American Dream!