Source: Instagram @leahdawn92mtv
In the picture, Ali is a flyer, meaning that the young girls are responsible for holding her up and keeping her safe. Even though Ali is enjoying herself, fans were outraged by Leah’s choice.
“The doctors have been saying for years that Ali shouldn’t be on her feet and doing strenuous activity – and yet she’s involved in cheering and softball,” wrote reddit user Stabbymctits.
They continued, “I’m glad that those [activities] give Ali a chance to feel normal and happy, but they’re going to destroy her muscles. I’m not an expert obviously, this is just based on what Leah’s been told for YEARS.”
“Why is Ali a flyer?” asked kelseyxiv. “Good lord that’s like the most dangerous position for her … Just the way she has to be held and caught could hurt her.”
Source: Instagram @leahdawn92mtv
Source: Instagram @leahdawn92mtv
“It doesn’t look like she’s very secure and that worries me. If they dropped her imagine how devastated everyone would be?” user spookyookydoo pointed out. “Leah needs to try making the helmet ‘cool’ and using her wheelchair ‘cool’ as much as she makes cheer ‘cool’… Listen to the d*mn doctors and help her maintain as much of her muscle as she can! There are sports she can be in and be in her wheelchair, which I think would be pretty d*mn cool!”
User keridactyl defended Leah, writing: “Ali’s projected lifespan isn’t long and at some point she will be wheelchair-bound for life. Leah may not be handling it the way you think she should, but… It is a valid choice for Leah to cater to Ali’s wishes and let her be happy in the moment, even if it’s not the best choice medically or the choice that you would make.”