A Deaf NFL Running Back Will Change How You Look At Batteries Forever

1-19-2014 8-08-38 PM

Seattle Seahawks running back Derrick Coleman is deaf, but he never let adversity or anything else get in his way. Diagnosed with profound hearing loss, Derrick Coleman relies on lip-reading and a special way of communicating with his quarterback.

 

?You can’t use your problem as an excuse,? he said. ?Because you use an excuse, you’re not going to get to your dream.”

 

In this deeply touching Duracell Batteries advertisement, he reminds us — never quit, don’t listen to the voices, and never give up on your dreams.

 

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