CNN reports that Perez, a comedian, lost her legs in an accident in 2004.

A visit to her Twitter account reveals that Perez wasn't upset at all by winning a treadmill. Instead, she's fully enjoying her 15 minutes of fame.

A friend of Perez also has a good sense of humor, and took to Twitter to offer her support.

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Ja’Quon Stembridge, shown here in July at the Henry County Republican Party monthly meeting, recently stepped from his position with the Georgia GOP. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)

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