(music)
[Chris Voiceover] Dear Chris, you asked us parents to write to you about
the impact the Seacrest Studio has made in our kids' lives. I'm
writing to you on Judson's behalf. As you know, Judson has
cerebral palsy. He has significant disabilities, is
quadriplegic, and uses a computer to talk. He has been a
patient at Children's Colorado since birth. One day Judson was
at physical therapy. As he passed the Seacrest Studio, you
and Cody waved and called out to him. Judson has experienced
isolation and boredom from being hospitalized for long periods of
time. How special Judson felt to hear his name on the speakers.
He picked up his speed just to be in front of the studio again.
A few weeks went by and Judson's physical therapist talked to you
about how Judson had been volunteering by reading books to
school children. She asked if Judson might do the same thing
for the studio. He showed you that he could read stories, ask
comprehension questions, and play games using his computer.
Since Judson has never been shy and enjoys being around kids, he
became excited about the prospect of being live on TV
with the children in Seacrest Studio. So we picked a day and
time for Judson's first appearance on BBOY45.
[Judson] If you cross a triceratops with a kangaroo, you get
"tricerahops." [Chris & Cody] Tricerahops! [Chris Voiceover]
Every week I experience the hospital through the studio's
windows. I watch Judson as he demonstrates how someone with
only a single head switch and a computer could make people
laugh, learn, and accept someone with disabilities. The studio is
more than an entertaining venue. Last week, a parent stopped in
for the show. Afterwards, she told me that her three year old
has cerebral palsy and is nonverbal. We talked about how
technology has opened up potential for people with
disabilities and how there's so much hope for kids like Judson
at Children's Colorado. There are so many kids and parents
with all sorts of challenges. We feel so blessed that Judson can
provide a little hope and continue to touch others with
his smile, his dancing, and his fun. Sincerely, Carol Hambleton,
Judson's mom.
[school kids] Thank you, Judson!
[song] My name is
Judson, this is my club! BBOY45 is my main hub. [Judson] Good
morning, everyone. I'm Judson. It's time for Judson's club.
Today I am going to read to you. [Chris] Since opening in 2014,
more than 15 kids have hosted their own shows in the Seacrest
Studio at Children's Hospital Colorado. [Chris] Did you just
say you have chickens?! [Girl] Yeah, I do. [Chris voiceover]
It's one of the only Seacrest Studios in the country to offer
kids the chance to host their own show on a regularly
scheduled basis. [Cody] I wish you could see her face and her
smile! [Carter] There are 4,300 different kinds of lady bugs in
the world. [Eric] I'm the biggest Rockies fan on the
planet! [Maddy] I'm excited that I got to do my morning show with
you! [Chris] Carter, we cannot wait for your next bug show!
[Cody] Which, I think, we have scheduled in December which is
so cool! [Carter] December 21st! [Judson] That's all I have time
for. I really had fun playing today. Can you join me next time
on Judson's Club?