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Speaker 1: Lewis story. That day at school, Levi and all his
Speaker 1: friends couldn't wait until recess. It wasn't because they'd be
Speaker 1: playing a new game or because recess was longer that
Speaker 1: day than normal. The reason Levi and the rest of
Speaker 1: the school was excited was because of the annual rock
Speaker 1: and roller skate night that was coming up in just
Speaker 1: one week. Each year, Levi and Ivy's school ran a
Speaker 1: roller skating night with food, games, raffle prize is skating
Speaker 1: of course, and oh yeah, one other little thing. Only
Speaker 1: the biggest contest to take place all year the best
Speaker 1: skate Trick contest. One winner was picked in each grade,
Speaker 1: and it was the most sought after title in the
Speaker 1: whole school. Levi had always been pretty close to winning
Speaker 1: every year, but he never quite managed to pull off
Speaker 1: the best skating trick in his grade. That title went
Speaker 1: to his friend Liam. Liam was an excellent skater and
Speaker 1: always managed to spend more, jump higher, and skate faster
Speaker 1: than Levi to grab that title every year. But this
Speaker 1: year would be different because this year the school decided
Speaker 1: to change things up a bit and have a team
Speaker 1: trick competition as well. Levi knew that if he and
Speaker 1: Liam worked together, they couldn't lose. The bell finally rang
Speaker 1: after what seemed like an eternity, and Levi and his
Speaker 1: friends ran to the cafeteria, but they were all too
Speaker 1: excited to eat. Instead, they decided to talk all about
Speaker 1: the tricks they were working on for the roller skating contest.
Speaker 1: I'm thinking of trying in a triple twirl, said Levi's
Speaker 1: friend Ava. Oh, that's nothing compared to the jump wheel
Speaker 1: grab I'm planning to try, added Levi's other friend Brody. Well,
Speaker 1: good luck to both of you, Levi began, but Liam
Speaker 1: and I are setting our sights on the team trick trophy.
Speaker 1: But it actually wasn't a trophy. It was an ice
Speaker 1: cream for a month in the school cafeteria. Any ice
Speaker 1: cream novelty you could imagine ice cream sandwiches, chocolate chip
Speaker 1: ice cream cookie bites, double icy flavor pops, and so
Speaker 1: much more. Levi loved ice cream even more than roller
Speaker 1: skating and couldn't wait to take home that sweet prize.
Speaker 1: Liam and I are gonna try a synchronized crossover jump
Speaker 1: and spin, said Levi with a big smile on his face.
Speaker 1: We'll skate together around the rink gaining speed, then all
Speaker 1: skate ahead just a little bit. Liam interrupted, cross in
Speaker 1: front of Levi and we'll both jump and spin in
Speaker 1: the air before landing right next to each other again,
Speaker 1: exclaimed Levi and Liam. Together, we can't lose, said Levi.
Speaker 1: We're going to practice without our skates at recess to
Speaker 1: get our timing down. Then we'll head over to the
Speaker 1: skating rink after school to try it out on our wheels,
Speaker 1: added Liam. Just as all of Levi's friends were comparing
Speaker 1: their contest tricks, their school principal walked into the cafeteria
Speaker 1: and asked everyone to quiet down because he had an
Speaker 1: announcement to make. He grabbed the cafeteria microphone and said
Speaker 1: hello to all the Studentshem I know you're all excited
Speaker 1: to get outside for recess, but I have a special
Speaker 1: announcement to make, began the principal. Actually, it's more of
Speaker 1: an introduction. As he said this, Levi's teacher, Missus Moore,
Speaker 1: walked into the cafeteria, holding the door wide open behind her.
Speaker 1: I would all like you to join me in welcoming
Speaker 1: a new student to our school family, said the principal.
Speaker 1: This is Billy. As the principal said Billy's name, he
Speaker 1: motioned toward the cafeteria door that Missus Moore was holding open.
Speaker 1: All the kids turn their heads to see who would
Speaker 1: be walking in, but what they saw was not what
Speaker 1: they expected. Billy was in a wheelchair. Levi didn't think
Speaker 1: anything of it. He had seen so many people in
Speaker 1: wheelchairs before, and he knew they could do anything he
Speaker 1: could do, just maybe sometimes with a little help or
Speaker 1: in a different way. But Billy was the first kid
Speaker 1: at Levi's school to be in a wheelchair, so for
Speaker 1: some kids it was their first time seeing this. Let's
Speaker 1: all say hello to Billy, said the principal. Hello Billy,
Speaker 1: said the entire cafeteria all together like a chorus. I
Speaker 1: know you'll all make Billy feel welcome in our school.
Speaker 1: The principal added. Billy is joining Missus Moore's class and
Speaker 1: will meet his new classmates after recess. Have a great
Speaker 1: rest of your day, everyone. Levi was so excited to
Speaker 1: have a new kid in his class. He was excited
Speaker 1: to meet Billy after recess and went back to talking
Speaker 1: with Liam about their skating trick. But as he did that,
Speaker 1: he noticed that Liam was giggling with Brody and Eva.
Speaker 1: That's so funny, Levi asked. He loved a good joke.
Speaker 1: Oh nothing, just figure we better practice twice as hard
Speaker 1: if Billy joins the skating contest, laughed Liam. With wheels
Speaker 1: that big, he's sure to roll right over the competition.
Speaker 1: Everyone laughed except for Levi. What's funny about that? He asked,
Speaker 1: looking confused and a bit disappointed in the way his
Speaker 1: friends were acting. Come on, Levi, Liam said, lighten up.
Speaker 1: I'm just saying because he's in a wheelchair, he's got
Speaker 1: an advantage. He's literally on wheels all the time. I
Speaker 1: don't know that it's an advantage, said Levi. It's how
Speaker 1: he gets around because he obviously can't walk. I don't
Speaker 1: think it's nice to make fun of someone for needing
Speaker 1: to use a wheelchair. Levi. You don't even know this kid.
Speaker 1: Why are you standing up for him? Asked Liam. We're
Speaker 1: just having fun, that's just it, Levi began, it's not funny.
Speaker 1: Billy doesn't know anyone at our school. How would you
Speaker 1: feel if you were in his position and someone was
Speaker 1: making fun of your glasses? Hey, hey, that's not cool.
Speaker 1: I need my glasses to see, said Liam quickly. And
Speaker 1: Billy needs his wheelchair to get around, replied Levi. Liam
Speaker 1: looked upset, like Levi was ruining his fun. He got
Speaker 1: up in a huff as the recess bell rang, and
Speaker 1: he told Levi he'd be waiting for him outside. Levi
Speaker 1: took a minute to gather up his lunch bag and
Speaker 1: water bottle, and as he turned around, he bumped right
Speaker 1: into Billy and Missus Moore. Hi, Billy, Hi, Missus Moore,
Speaker 1: said Levi. Hi, Levi, do you think you could do
Speaker 1: me a big favor? Asked missus Moore. Could you please
Speaker 1: be Billy's buddy and show him around a little bit
Speaker 1: during recess. Oh I'd love to, but I was supposed
Speaker 1: to practice my roller skating team trick with Liam, began Levi.
Speaker 1: I'm so sorry. Oh that's okay, said Billy, looking a
Speaker 1: little sad and disappointed. We can just do it another
Speaker 1: time where I can figure it out myself. Levi looked
Speaker 1: at Billy and instantly new just how he felt. He
Speaker 1: remembered being the new kid at camp two summers ago,
Speaker 1: and how nice it was when one of the older
Speaker 1: campers took him around and showed him the ropes. You
Speaker 1: know what, said Levi. I can always practice with Liam
Speaker 1: after school. Let's go, Billy. There's lots of cool stuff
Speaker 1: to show you here at school. We'll start with the Jim.
Speaker 1: Do you like sports? I love basketball, said Billy with
Speaker 1: a big smile on his face. Thanks, Levi. I really
Speaker 1: appreciate you showing me around. No problem at all, said Levi.
Speaker 1: I'll also show you where the best water fountain is
Speaker 1: and the quickest way to get from the lunch room
Speaker 1: to the playground. I knew I made the right choice,
Speaker 1: said missus Moore, Patty Levi on the back. Thank you,
Speaker 1: so much. Levi and Billy left the lunch room and
Speaker 1: started to make their way around the school. As Levi
Speaker 1: showed him around, they talked about Billy's hobbies, where he
Speaker 1: moved from, and of course, the Rock and Roller skate night.
Speaker 1: They found out they had a lot in common and
Speaker 1: could tell they would be friends. So do you think
Speaker 1: you'll come to the skate night, asked Levi. It sounds
Speaker 1: like a lot of fun. I'll tell my parents about it,
Speaker 1: said Billy as they made their way to the playground.
Speaker 1: This is the last stop on our school tour, laughed Levi.
Speaker 1: I saved the best for last. Billy and Levi continued
Speaker 1: to talk as Liam, Brody and Ava walked over. Hey
Speaker 1: where have you been? Liam barked at Levi in an
Speaker 1: annoyed tone. I thought we were practicing for the skating contest.
Speaker 1: I'm sorry, Liam, said Levi. This is Moore asked me
Speaker 1: to show Billy around. I thought we could just practice
Speaker 1: after school because we still have a week before the
Speaker 1: skate night. But I should have told you. Levi thought
Speaker 1: Liam was okay, but he wasn't. So since you're all here,
Speaker 1: I wanted to introduce you to Billy, said Levi with
Speaker 1: a smile, but Liam was not interested in making a
Speaker 1: new friend or even saying hello. It's not okay, Liam began.
Speaker 1: Since Billy is more important than me, why don't you
Speaker 1: make him your team trick partner. Just watch out that
Speaker 1: he doesn't roll over your skates with those big will
Speaker 1: of his. Then Liam turned around and stomped away as
Speaker 1: the bell rang to and recess. Brody gave Levi and
Speaker 1: Billy a smirk and followed Liam back into the school.
Speaker 1: Ava looked confused. She didn't I what to do, but
Speaker 1: then before she left, she said, Hi, Billy, I'm Ava.
Speaker 1: I'm sorry about Liam, then ran off to class. Yeah,
Speaker 1: I'm sorry too, said Levi. I can't believe he's acting
Speaker 1: that way. It's okay, said Billy. I'm kinda used to it.
Speaker 1: Kn't see me in a wheelchair and think I'm different.
Speaker 1: When they don't know how to interact, Some don't interact
Speaker 1: at all, and some hide behind rude comments. I think
Speaker 1: it's because they're nervous around someone who's different and they
Speaker 1: just need some time to get used to me. Wow,
Speaker 1: that's a really mature and understanding way to look at it,
Speaker 1: said Levi. But I don't think anyone deserves to be
Speaker 1: made fun of because they're in a wheelchair or his
Speaker 1: glasses or learns in a different way. I'm glad there
Speaker 1: are kids like you in this school, Levi said Billy.
Speaker 1: I'm really glad I met you. My mom and dad
Speaker 1: always tell me that some people just need time to
Speaker 1: adjust to new things, and sometimes I'm that new thing.
Speaker 1: I think everyone should be treated with dignity and respect,
Speaker 1: but unfortunately not everyone feels the same way. I'm sorry
Speaker 1: about that, Billy said Levi. All I can say is
Speaker 1: I feel the same way you do, and I always
Speaker 1: will have your back. Maybe together we can make others
Speaker 1: see things the way we do. As they headed inside,
Speaker 1: Billy told Levi that he was sorry that Liam didn't
Speaker 1: want to be his partner for the team trick skating
Speaker 1: contest anymore. They had just been talking about how important
Speaker 1: the contest was to Levi before they saw Liam. That's okay,
Speaker 1: after the way he's been acting, I don't want to
Speaker 1: be his partner, said Levi, but he did have a
Speaker 1: pretty good suggestion. Would you like to be my skating partner?
Speaker 1: Billy was so surprised at Levi's question, are you sure?
Speaker 1: Billy asked, I know I get around on wheels all day,
Speaker 1: but I'm not sure how I'll do on a trick
Speaker 1: skating contest. All I'm interested in is having fun with
Speaker 1: a new friend, said Levi. If we happened to beat Liam,
Speaker 1: then all the better. Levi and Billy high five as
Speaker 1: they walk into Missus Moore's class In the week that
Speaker 1: followed leading up to the rock and Roller skate night,
Speaker 1: Levi and Billy would each learn some very important lessons,
Speaker 1: and so would Liam. He just didn't know it yet. Kid.
Speaker 1: Settle down and take out your math workbooks, please, said
Speaker 1: Missus Moore as Billy and Levi entered the classroom. Billy,
Speaker 1: you can sit next to Levi. Your books are all
Speaker 1: on your desk. They'll show you which page we're on.
Speaker 1: Levi grabbed his work book and showed Billy that they
Speaker 1: were on page nineteen. They were learning about two dimensional
Speaker 1: shapes today. We'll be looking at rectangles, triangles, and circles,
Speaker 1: said Missus Moore as she drew each shape on the board.
Speaker 1: Can someone show me an example of a square? Ava
Speaker 1: raised her hand and pointed to one of the square
Speaker 1: windows in her classroom. Very good, said missus Moore, can
Speaker 1: someone point out an example of a circle? Billy raised
Speaker 1: his hand and said, the clock on the wall. I'm
Speaker 1: surprised he didn't see his wheelchair wheels, whispered Liam to Brodie,
Speaker 1: They're so big, how could you miss them? He laughed
Speaker 1: a little too loud, and miss Moore walked over to
Speaker 1: him and Liam, is there something you'd like to share
Speaker 1: with the rest of the class, she asked, No, miss Moore,
Speaker 1: said Liam, looking over at Levi, who had also heard
Speaker 1: what he said. As missus Moore went back to the
Speaker 1: front of the class, Levi turned to Liam. There's no
Speaker 1: reason for you to be picking on Billy. He didn't
Speaker 1: do anything to you, whispered Levi. Please be nice. You
Speaker 1: can't tell me what to do, snapped Liam. Boys, do
Speaker 1: we have a problem, asked missus Moore. Both Levi and
Speaker 1: Liam shook their heads no, and missus Moore went back
Speaker 1: to the math lesson. The day went on, and Liam
Speaker 1: continued to act rudely to Billy for no reason at all.
Speaker 1: Levi did his best to focus his attention on Billy
Speaker 1: and make him feel included and happy. At the end
Speaker 1: of the day, Levi asked Billy how he was getting home.
Speaker 1: I take the bus, answered Billy. It has a special
Speaker 1: door and ramp to lift my wheelchair inside. That's cool,
Speaker 1: said Levi. Let me help you with your books. That's okay,
Speaker 1: Levi said Billy. I don't want special treatment when I
Speaker 1: know it's something I can do myself, but I'll definitely
Speaker 1: let you know when you can help, Like, how about
Speaker 1: grabbing the door for me? Levi smiled and opened the
Speaker 1: door for Billy. They made their way down the hallway
Speaker 1: and out to the buses. Billy told Levi where his
Speaker 1: house was, and they figured out they were all riding
Speaker 1: home on the same bus, but it was also the
Speaker 1: same bus that Liam, Ava and Brody were on. Levi
Speaker 1: got on and took a seat right next to the
Speaker 1: special ramp that lifted Billy's wheelchair into the bus. What's
Speaker 1: up with the new bus, asked Liam as he stepped
Speaker 1: on as well. It's a special bus that has a
Speaker 1: ramp and a lift for Billy's wheelchair, explained Levi. He
Speaker 1: doesn't live too far from us, so he'll be on
Speaker 1: this bus for the rest of the year. I hope
Speaker 1: this doesn't take too long, said Liam, sounding annoyed. Brody
Speaker 1: and I have to practice for the team trick contest.
Speaker 1: Liam flopped down in a seat with Brody and waited.
Speaker 1: It didn't take long at all before they knew it,
Speaker 1: Billy and his wheelchair were loaded onto the bus and
Speaker 1: they were ready to head home. It was a pretty
Speaker 1: uneventful ride home. Liam didn't talk to Levi or Billy,
Speaker 1: and Levi spent most of the time pointing out all
Speaker 1: the fun places in town to Billy as they drove by.
Speaker 1: So how about we meet it the roller skating rink
Speaker 1: later to practice for the contest, asked Levi before he
Speaker 1: stepped off the bus with Liam, Ava and Brody. They
Speaker 1: were just one stop before Billy's You were really serious
Speaker 1: about having me as your team partner for the trick contest,
Speaker 1: Billy asked down in surprised. I thought you were just
Speaker 1: saying that to be nice. It would be great to
Speaker 1: have you as my partner, said Levi. Let's say I'll
Speaker 1: meet you there at six pm after dinner. Here's my
Speaker 1: mom's cell phone number. If you can't make it, have
Speaker 1: your mom text her. Levi said goodbye and headed home.
Speaker 1: When he got there, he told his mom all about
Speaker 1: what happened at school that day, how Billy joined his class,
Speaker 1: how Liam wasn't being very nice, how he did his
Speaker 1: best all day to make Billy feel welcome, and how
Speaker 1: he and Billy were going to be team trick partners
Speaker 1: at rock and Roller skate night. Proud of you, Levi
Speaker 1: said his mom. You're always so kind and considerate of
Speaker 1: other people. You have a very compassionate and empathetic heart. Mom,
Speaker 1: those are some big words, and I'm not following along,
Speaker 1: said Levi. That's all good though, right, It absolutely is,
Speaker 1: Levi said his mom. They are big words that can
Speaker 1: make an even bigger difference in someone's life. Compassionate means
Speaker 1: feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others, and empathetic
Speaker 1: means showing an ability to understand and share the feelings
Speaker 1: of someone else. It means you put yourself in the
Speaker 1: other person's shoes and know how you would like to
Speaker 1: be treated in that situation. That helps you make the
Speaker 1: right and kind decision regarding how to act. I'm proud
Speaker 1: of you. Levi's mom gave him a hug. He felt
Speaker 1: really good about the way that he had acted today,
Speaker 1: and since his mom didn't get a text from Billy's mom,
Speaker 1: they headed out to the skating rink a little before six.
Speaker 1: When they got there, Billy was waiting with his mom
Speaker 1: by the edge of the rink. Everyone got introduced, and
Speaker 1: Billy and Levi disco that's the trick they would be
Speaker 1: practicing for the contest. As they were talking, Levi heard
Speaker 1: two familiar voices behind them. It was Liam and Brody. Well,
Speaker 1: it looks like the competition just showed up, said Liam.
Speaker 1: Wheel's and LEVI be nice, Liam said Levi, standing up quickly.
Speaker 1: If you don't have anything nice to say, please go away.
Speaker 1: We're not bothering you. Brody laughed along with Liam at
Speaker 1: his name calling and turned to leave. Come on, Ava,
Speaker 1: Liam called to his friend, who was quietly standing behind
Speaker 1: him and Brody. Ava just stood there, staring at Levi
Speaker 1: and Billy. She looked torn, not knowing who to go with.
Speaker 1: What are you waiting for? Called Liam, getting impatient, Let's go.
Speaker 1: But at that moment, Ava knew she had an important
Speaker 1: decision to make. She could go with Liam to make
Speaker 1: her friend happy, even though she didn't like the way
Speaker 1: he was acting towards Billy, or she could take a
Speaker 1: stand for what she knew was right and stay I'm
Speaker 1: gonna stay here, said Ava as she walked over and
Speaker 1: stood next to Levi and Billy. I don't like the
Speaker 1: way you've been treating Billy, and I'm not gonna listen
Speaker 1: to it anymore. Fine called back Liam in a huff
Speaker 1: and skated away with Brody. I'm sorry again for the
Speaker 1: way Liam was acting today, and I'm sorry I didn't
Speaker 1: say something sooner. Ava told Billy that's okay. You said
Speaker 1: something now, and that's what's important. He smiled. Thank you.
Speaker 1: Levi was so proud of Ava and made sure she
Speaker 1: knew it. The three friends talk some more about the
Speaker 1: trick Billy and Levi would be doing, and then they
Speaker 1: set out to practice. Levi and Billy were a great team,
Speaker 1: with Ava cheering them on from the sidelines. I'm not
Speaker 1: just saying this, but I really think we have a
Speaker 1: chance of beating Liam and Brody, said Levi. But either way,
Speaker 1: I just want the both of us to have fun.
Speaker 1: But a month's worth of ice cream wouldn't be bad either, right,
Speaker 1: giggle Billy, Levi and Ava, smiling agreed. Levi and Billy
Speaker 1: practiced a few more times before their moms were ready
Speaker 1: to take them home. The rest of the week. At school,
Speaker 1: Liam and Brody kept their distances. Levi, Ava and Billy played, laughed,
Speaker 1: and worked together in class, and after school they spent
Speaker 1: all their time at the skating rink. Levi's compassionate nature
Speaker 1: and empathetic ways had a great effect on Ava, and
Speaker 1: they were also having quite an effect on the rest
Speaker 1: of the school as well. Other students saw how Levi
Speaker 1: was acting with Billy, treating him like everyone else, being kind, respectful,
Speaker 1: and thoughtful, the type of treatment that everyone deserves. They
Speaker 1: all started to treat each other that way, and the
Speaker 1: school was a wonderful place to be. However, Liam was
Speaker 1: still not interested in being friends with Billy, and Levi
Speaker 1: still couldn't understand why. The week went by, as did
Speaker 1: the weekend, and before they knew it, it was time
Speaker 1: for rock and Roller skate night. Kids and their families
Speaker 1: filed into the skating rink, all ready to have some fun,
Speaker 1: except for Liam. He was only thinking of one thing,
Speaker 1: winning that team trick contest. Everyone was having a good time,
Speaker 1: eating pizza, playing games, and skating. Liam and Brody, however,
Speaker 1: just practiced their trick a few more times and then
Speaker 1: waited patiently by the edge of the rink for the
Speaker 1: contest to start. They were called first and did the
Speaker 1: same trick that Liam and Levi were going to do,
Speaker 1: and they did it perfectly. They skated by Levi and
Speaker 1: Billy when they were done. Good luck, said Liam, You're
Speaker 1: gonna need it. Levi and Billy didn't pay attention to him.
Speaker 1: They got set up to do their trick and waited
Speaker 1: for their signal to start. The trick was hard, but
Speaker 1: they'd been practicing it all week. They skated to the
Speaker 1: center together and started to pick up speed. That's when
Speaker 1: Levi and Billy heard someone yell. It was Liam. They
Speaker 1: both stopped and immediately skated over to see what was wrong.
Speaker 1: My glass is I can't see, Liam called out. While
Speaker 1: he was celebrating with Brody, his glasses got knocked off
Speaker 1: and he accidentally ran over them with his skates. They
Speaker 1: were completely broken. Brody was trying to pick up the
Speaker 1: pieces for his friend. It was clear some of Levi's
Speaker 1: kindness had gotten through to Brody as well. Billy tried
Speaker 1: to calm Liam down. Levi helped pick up the pieces
Speaker 1: of Liam's glass as Brody went to get Liam's mom.
Speaker 1: Don't worry, said Billy, Brody went to get your mom.
Speaker 1: Levi is picking up the pieces of your glasses. I'm
Speaker 1: sure we can get them back together. Why are you
Speaker 1: helping me, asked Liam, sounding confused. Because it's the right
Speaker 1: thing to do, said Billy. Even though you haven't been
Speaker 1: nice to me, I can see you need help, and
Speaker 1: I'm happy to lend a hand. I know what it
Speaker 1: feels like to be in a tough spot and to
Speaker 1: not be able to do something for yourself. It's scary
Speaker 1: and frustrating. But when others around you show you kindness, compassion,
Speaker 1: respect and empathy, anything is possible. Liam couldn't believe what
Speaker 1: he was hearing, but he agreed with everything Billy was saying.
Speaker 1: Liam's mom ran over with Liam's extra pair of glasses,
Speaker 1: which she always kept in her bag. Thanks, mom, said Liam.
Speaker 1: I'm all set now. Liam turned to Billy and Levi
Speaker 1: and stopped them before they went back out to complete
Speaker 1: the trick contest. I'm really sorry, Liam began. I'm sorry
Speaker 1: for the way I acted to both of you this week.
Speaker 1: I saw how you and Levi were getting along and
Speaker 1: it made me mad. I thought making fun of you
Speaker 1: would make me feel better or win Levi back. But
Speaker 1: it was definitely the wrong decision. I should have understood
Speaker 1: that it's hard to be the new kid, Anne. Needing
Speaker 1: a wheelchair to get around or glasses to be able
Speaker 1: to see is difficult sometimes, but it can be easier
Speaker 1: if people are kind and welcoming. Thank you for apologizing,
Speaker 1: Liam said, Billy, Yeah, Liam, thank you. Levi added, I'm
Speaker 1: so glad you finally decided that thinking of how others
Speaker 1: feel is the best way to make them feel welcome.
Speaker 1: Just then, Missus Moore walked up to the boys and
Speaker 1: asked if Billy and Levi would still be doing their
Speaker 1: skating trick for the contest. They were so busy helping
Speaker 1: Liam that they almost forgot about it. Time to win
Speaker 1: that ice Time to win the ice cream, Billy said,
Speaker 1: as they waved goodbye to Liam and skated back to
Speaker 1: the center of the rink. They did an incredible roller
Speaker 1: skate wheelchair spin that ended with Levi doing a mega
Speaker 1: high jump and Billy going into a wheelie that went
Speaker 1: the length of the rink. The crowd erupted with applause
Speaker 1: and cheers, the loud is coming from Liam and Brody.
Speaker 1: It was quite obvious who the winners of the team
Speaker 1: trick contest were Ava, Brody, and Liam all ran up
Speaker 1: to Levi and Billy after their names were announced and
Speaker 1: congratulated them for their amazing trick. That was so cool,
Speaker 1: exclaimed Liam. I had no idea how great you could
Speaker 1: move in that wheelchair. There's lots you don't know about me,
Speaker 1: said Billy, But now that we're friends, will all have
Speaker 1: time to learn, maybe over some ice cream in the
Speaker 1: cafeteria this month. Liam smiled and laughed, I'd really like that,
Speaker 1: and I don't just mean the ice cream. Liam gave
Speaker 1: Levi a high five. He thanked him again for showing
Speaker 1: him that kindness is always a good place to start
Speaker 1: and how a single act of compassion can change someone's
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