[Saije]

Here's hoping he makes it.

[VoiceOfBruck]

Interesting story.

BTW, who paid for the kenyan’s education?

[afraidfortherepublic]

I thought this was going to be about Obie-the-Won.

[dr_who]

Bump. He will.

[jcsjcm]

Inspiring story! This boy had a rough life and he chose the high road and I applaud him for that. I am actually in awe of that!

I hope he achieves all the goals he has set for himself and by the sound of it, I’m sure he will! Bravo....

[QBFimi]

>> “How you dress says something to the world about who you think you are,” he explains.

Attention blinged-up clown suit wearers - maybe there’s a reason the company wouldn’t hire you for anything other than a dishwasher or a lawn man.

[SuziQ]

"I've had people tell me that I ain't never gonna be s---. That's not a scratch, that cuts deep," he says. "After so many people put me down, I said, 'I'm gonna show you.' "

I'm proud for him that he's done it in a constructive way. Too many, in that situation, would turn to a life of crime, or just laziness, with the attitude that things should be given to them, cause they had it so hard growing up.