via voiceonline.com, by Surbhi Bhatia
When Safeer Jivraj was born his prognosis was grim. He was born with down syndrome.
“My wife and I were told right after his birth by a pediatrician that he would not amount to anything. He would not be social. He would not get into any career, or maximum he would basket weave,” said Ashiff Jivraj, Safeer’s father. “The statement was a slap on our face. We decided to do our best to bring Safeer into normal life.”
Now after 19 years of Safeer’s birth, both the parents were sitting inside The Voice office smiling and feeling proud of their son’s achievements. They did not know where to start. Safeer has proved the doctors wrong by being extremely social and friendly. He countered his physical limitations and instead of basket weaving, he has become a basket ball coach. He has earned several titles and awards for helping others.
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