Presented By: The JCC of Greater AlbuquerquePodcast editor Gino Gutierrez recaps a story by Albuquerque Journal staff writer Kevin Opsahl on Ezra Shelhav, a custodian at the Ronald Gardenswartz Jewish Community Center in Albuquerque, received a heartwarming surprise for his 23rd birthday. Known for his hard work and meticulous cleaning, Shelhav, who has cerebral palsy, was greeted by family, friends, and JCC members singing "Happy Birthday" before engaging in a basketball scrimmage. The event featured “Team Ezra,” with Shelhav proudly wearing No. 33. A passionate basketball player and Special Olympics athlete, Shelhav dreams of joining the NBA G League, proving that disability is just a different ability. His story is an inspiring example of determination and love for the game. You can email your good news ideas to [email protected] you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!