Carolina Strong: Concord man swims for mental health awareness

CONCORD, N.C. — James Gibson loves to swim for exercise and for fun, but this is serious.

He’s in training for his biggest swim yet on Sept. 15, when he says he’ll be swimming to get your attention.

“I know that God put me on this planet the way I am for a reason. So if I can inspire one person every day, I know I’ve done my job,” he said.

Channel 9 was there 34 years ago when Gibson was born. Doctors diagnosed him with cerebral palsy.

You can join supporters at this link.

>> In the video at the top of the page, how Gibson plans to raise $25,000 for Mental Health America Central Carolinas.

Every day, there are people across the Carolinas doing extraordinary things. They’re giving back, they’re helping each other, and they’re making a real difference. We’re highlighting the best in our community in our series, Carolina Strong.

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