Justin Gallegos, a runner at the University of Oregon with cerebral palsy, thought he was just finishing another cross country race. Little did he know, a representative from shoe giant Nike was waiting at the finish line to offer him a pro contract.

Cerebral palsy is a movement disorder caused by abnormal developments or brain damage before, during, or after a baby’s birth. Cerebral palsy affects movement, posture and muscle tone, reflex and balance.