Spina Bifida Won’t Hold This 12-Year-Old Back | BORN DIFFERENT

A YOUNG girl is taking Los Angeles by storm in her wheelchair, proving that you don’t need the ability to walk to be a daredevil. Luzi Castillo, 12, is gaining a reputation for her daring spirit and appetite for adventure. Born with Myelomeningocele – a form of Spina Bifida – the bones of Luzi’s spine didn’t form completely, resulting in an incomplete spinal canal. Luzi, who has had a total of 8 surgeries, is affected from the waist down, meaning she has use of her arms but has to use a wheelchair. Despite this, you will often find Luzi on the basketball court, at the skate park or on top of a surfboard.

Video Credits:
Videographer / director: Colin Weatherby
Producer: Martha Hewett, Ruby Coote
Editor: Tom Buckman

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Videographer / director: Colin Weatherby
Producer: Martha Hewett, Ruby Coote
Editor: Tom Buckman

[TheEternalRebellion]

Dudes, she is by far one of the coolest kids in the world.

[ms.williams]

She looks older than 12.
Such a nice looking girl with strong arms 💪

[Andi]

What an amazing mother & daughter. 💕💕

[joeyweston]

at least she is njoying her life. not like some that are bored shitlesss everydayy

[safistudios]

That girl has such spunk and courage! She doesn't let her disability get in the way of letting her You go

[safistudios]

Hey everyone!!! This young lady is such a hero!! Don't you agree?😁

[terrieparker]

You go girl!! I have a 4year old with the same type of SpinaBifida as you!! You give us so much life!! Our girl is walking with a walker now.. it’s so awesome!!

[leighannesmith]

Luzi I am so proud of you. My nephew has the same condition that you have and he is in a wheelchair to.

[tiffanyhudnell]

That's good she doesn't let nothing stop her or get her down I love her She is so talented!!!!

[MamiRicaaaa]

NOW THIS IS WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT BARCROFT. NOT THAT BIZARRELY CONFUSING INFO...THIS!

[aphysique]

Congrats on her, her mom is beautiful !!👌🙏

[lucifixo]

She and the others went on skating etc _while me with no disability just being lazy in home._

These people are such an inspiration!💙

[NonyeStudio]

She is beautiful and she is strong, she has hope and she is enjoying her life without regrets.

[literallyjolynecujoh]

She’s so amazing dude, well I have legs but I’m scared to do anything like that even if I’m in a wheelchair for about 6 to 7 years and dude she’s such an inspiration. You go girl

[mortuaryartist]

I don’t think I have ever had luzis energy ever.

[jaxnean]

her smile shines with optimism and happiness. her face looks like a happy beautiful sun. an embodiment of optimism

[gloriouslyimperfect]

The WCMX community is so full of awesome amazing people! Glad they’re getting some visibility I’ve been following the community for awhile and I love all the kids and their amazing spirits!

Luzi, I love your strength as a person and the outright gutsiness you have to do the stuff you are doing here. I also LOVE the fact that you are wearing full protective gear, knee and elbow pads as well as a helmet. Way to go!!!!

[Queenbrieshelumiel]

My brother and I also have Spina bifida and we both played wheelchair basketball it's really fun

[salongeschild]

My daughter is almost 3 with SBM. Lucy was the first SB Warrior video I ever saw. She and Mom gave me much Hope. I also believe I saw Lucy in a scene in the show Raven's Home or That's So Raven! Thank you for sharing her story 🎗️