Meet King!
Meet 9-year-old King! King is a compassionate young man who was diagnosed with periventricular leukomalacia at birth and then a year later, diagnosed with cerebral palsy. He has a history of traumatic brain injury and has endured several brain surgeries, including having a VP shunt inserted. He is unable to walk without assistance, but he can crawl.
King is a joyful kid who is full of life! He is a fan of classic horror films such as Halloween, with the iconic villain Michael Myers. He enjoys listening to hip-hop and his favorite song is LL Cool J’s 90’s hit, “Mama Said Knock You Out.” (Which is no surprise that boxing is his favorite sport!) He also enjoys bowling, swimming, and going on outings to Sky Zone. You can usually find him playing with putty or slime. King is strong-willed, and even though he has been through a lot in his short life, he never gives up and remains as independent as possible!
King is in need of new components to his wheelchair. His current chair is broken and very heavy. By fixing the seating and some of the accessories it makes it easier to transport to school and appointments. Special thanks to the Knights of Columbus Council 12165 for being his sponsor!