Meet Ruth, aka Ru, who is an athletic, talented, and incredibly sweet 13-year-old! Ru, who loves basketball, is a part of the all-star wheelchair basketball team, the Roger C. Peace Rollin’ Tigers.
Ru was adopted from China at just four years old. When Ru joined her family in 2015, she wasn’t able to sit up on her own or communicate. Through hard work and dedication, Ru has shown tremendous growth in her physical abilities and has excelled in her sport of choice – basketball!
Although Ru still faces limitations in life, her personality shines bright and impacts every person she encounters. This hometown superstar from Moore, SC has the biggest and most supportive community in her corner.
Due to her life-altering condition, Ru navigates each day in a wheelchair. Although her parents try to allow her to experience life similar to her peers, sometimes it can be difficult. This rising star loves to attend basketball games, however, she has never received the opportunity to sit close to the action due to the location of ADA seats in arenas.
Ru believes her life is better playing this sport she loves. Her ultimate sports dream would be to be VIP at the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament and meet the collegiate players.
