In 1983, Patricia Clarke, then 24, had a strong feeling that her baby was about to get bigger. There were many big babies in her family, but the size of her newborn still surprised her.
Patricia gave birth to Kevin Robert Clark, who weighed an astonishing 16 pounds, making him possibly the largest baby born at Community Memorial Hospital and possibly in New Jersey at the time. Despite his size, Kevin was perfectly healthy, although he did not fit into a standard crib and his baby clothes were too small.
Kevin’s extraordinary height quickly made him famous, with appearances on popular shows such as Saturday Night Live and Good Morning America. As he grew up, his height continued to make headlines. By age 12, he was already 5’7″ and continued to grow. By the time he reached middle school, he was 6’5″ and he didn’t stop there.
Kevin humorously tells the New York Post: “Not a day goes by that someone doesn’t ask me how tall I am. I like to joke that I’m 5’9″. When people ask if I play basketball, I ask them if they play mini golf.”
Now 40, Kevin is a former soldier who lives with his 6’1″ wife and their Great Dane. He has grown to an impressive height of 6’9″, which he easily manages.
Check out the video below to learn more about Kevin’s incredible journey. Despite the challenges of growing up in the spotlight, it seems that Kevin has adapted well. We wish him all the best as he continues his journey! Please SHARE this amazing story with your family and friends!
A woman lost 90 kg after a rescue helicopter could not pick her up due to her weight
One day, Danielle Hutchinson, who weighed 325 pounds, realized that her weight was keeping her and her critically ill four-year-old daughter from boarding the rescue chopper.This Norwich, Connecticut, resident, 32, has struggled with weight all of her life.She was forbidden from roller coasters and needed an extra belt whenever she flew.However, her weight started to pose a serious threat to her health in December 2022.
Neve, her daughter, had a serious asthma attack and needed to be airlifted to a specialized hospital immediately.Danielle’s weight unfortunately proved to be a safety hazard, and she was forced to travel apart from her daughter by medical specialists.
For Danielle, it was this encounter that marked a sea change.In a few of weeks, she began taking injections for weight loss and drastically altered her diet.She stuck to her diet and exercise routine for the next year and lost an amazing 200 pounds.Danielle weighs only 110 pounds now and is in awe of her good fortune.She claims, “I’ve fought obesity for nearly my whole adult life and have always prioritized my kids.”
However, missing out on riding the chopper with my daughter served as a wake-up call. I came to the realization that I had to take care of myself if I wanted to be there for my kids. Danielle is up against a new obstacle despite her success: having almost five kilograms of extra skin removed from her tummy.
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