These days, serving a tennis ball is second nature to 18-year-old Danny Scrivano.
However, 16 years ago an athletic life did not seem possible for him.
"My stroke happened when I was 2 years old," Scrivano said.
"He was in the hospital, on life support for two weeks," Danny's mom, Patti Scrivano, said. "We were at Children's Hospital for a total of five weeks."
Danny's stroke left him paralyzed on his right side, but that didn't stop him from trying all kinds of sports, one-handed, such as baseball, football, and basketball.
Scrivano really excelled in tennis in high school, especially table tennis. He made it to two-straight years on the US Junior National Team. His dream is to one day make the Paralympics.
"The Paralympics are in 2016 in Rio," Danny said. "Right now I'm doing a lot of tournaments to boost my level of play."
His successes on the court, in the fields and in the classroom are a testament to his can-do attitude despite his disability. Last month, he won the Governor's "Accepting the Challenge" fitness award.
He's also become a role model for others with the same disability.
"A lot of times, kids with stokes don't think they can do stuff," Scrivano said. "I show them how to tie their shoes, throw a baseball, all that stuff. I let them know it's going to be OK."
If you'd like to support Danny in his Paralympic Dreams, go to www.wausa.org. -- Click on "Membership," then "Athlete Development Fund," then "Sponsor and Athlete," and finally click on Danny Scrivano.