Jimmy Kimmel Gives Better Prize to 'Price Is Right' Contestant in Wheelchair Who Won a Treadmill
You may remember Danielle Perez from her appearance this week on “The Price is Right,” which has since gone viral. Perez, who uses a wheelchair, won a treadmill on the show.
The comedian from Los Angeles handled the prize with grace and humor. Then she was invited to appear on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” where she was offered another, much better prize.
Kimmel is sending Perez on a wheelchair-accessible international cruise.
Check out the video below to see Perez win her prize:
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Melissa McGlensey is the former News Editor at The Mighty. Her writing can also be seen in Ms. Magazine, on the Ms.Magazine blog and in The Huffington Post’s Good News, Comedy and Impact sections. Melissa is also a New York City comedian who does sketch, improv and stand up. She is passionate about social justice, politics, Thai food, literature, disability rights and more. She is currently in a long-distance relationship with her cat, Sneakers, who lives in California. You can follow her on twitter at @OhHeyMeliss.
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