Gerardo is a 9 year old boy with a physical disability, but that doesn’t slow him down. He uses his skateboard to move around, play soccer with his friends, and even take part in his school dances. With his unstoppable energy and bright spirit, Gerardo shows everyone that no obstacle is too big when you have determination. At the end of the day, he’s always the fastest person to get from one place to another, proving that limits only exist in the mind.

No barriers
- Photographer: Connie France Calderon Martel
- Date: June 6, 2025
- Collection: Hope, Visions of Renewal Competition