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He Does Not Let Dyslexia 'Hold Him Back': Commack Star Student-Athlete
We all know athletes who shine whether they're competing or not. Let's help share these amazing stories!
![Aidan is a Commack star student-athlete.](https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/23350902/20221202/040655/styles/patch_image/public/commackstudentathlete___02160147867.jpg)
COMMACK, NY — We all know student-athletes who also bring their A-game to other parts of their lives.
Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. We’re working to let all your neighbors know the individual stories behind the leaderboard.
This submission comes from Jamie Sessa, who nominated her son, Aidan, a 4th-grader from Commack.
Star student athlete’s name
Aidan
Star student athlete’s home state
New York
Star student athlete’s Patch town
Commack
How do you know the star student athlete?
My son
What sport does the star student athlete play?
Lacrosse and soccer
Why do you believe the star student athlete should be recognized?
After school Aidan goes straight to practice, some nights for both sports until 9 p.m.
What's one thing you want everyone to know about the star student athlete?
Aidan has dyslexia and cannot read. Aidan does not let that hold him back. Instead, he works hard.
Keep up the great work, Aidan!
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