![]() Rion Paige, 13, is a singer who has captivated the nation (Photo Credit: "The X Factor") When we told her that TheBlaze's initial story has been "liked" over 150,000 times on Facebook, alone, she couldn't believe it. It was clear from the start of our conversation that Rion was stunned by the attention her story received - she could hardly believe the the viral attention it has been given. Singing, though, has been her therapy, using it to both confront and process her struggles. She's also nearly blind in her right eye. ![]() ![]() Surprised by successĪs TheBlaze previously reported, Rion suffers from arthrogryposis multiplex congenita, a disease that has left her wrist joints deformed. And if you thought her voice was incredible, just wait until you hear about her life and what sustains her. After numerous attempts through numerous channels, we finally got her and her mom on the phone. That's probably partly because for such a young phenom, Rion is hard to track down. But while you may already know her talents, your knowledge of the spunky teen likely stops there. In just a few short minutes, Rion showed the world that she has overcome her disability - one that she refuses to be defined by. It's that outlook that made America fall in love with the young girl earlier this month when she brought the judges - and likely most of the country - to their feet during her audition on "The X Factor." The act was an equal opportunity (and she says not mean-spirited) prank. In other words, the classmate didn't see Rion through the lens of her disability. Singer Rion Paige (Photo Credit: Rion Paige's Official Facebook) X Factor Singer Rion Page Who Wowed Simon Cowell Talks Faith and Overcoming Monumental Struggles: Were Created in Jesus Image
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |