Photo: Courtesy Kori Suitter
An 11-year-old boy from Clarksville, Tennessee who was born without most of his hands received an extra-special Christmas gift this year.
According to theLeaf-Chronicle, Gavin was born without most of his hands due to a vascular disruption that causes lack of blood flow to various body parts. He is also missing his left foot and 40 percent of his tongue, the outlet reported.
Courtesy Kori Suitter
Without functioning hands, Gavin is unable to do tasks like ride a bicycle or hold a cup with one hand, according to theLeaf-Chronicle.
“I always try to push myself to try and see if I can do it,” he told the outlet. “But, I do take in the fact that there are some things I can’t do, and now I’m having to accept that.”
“Now that we have Gavin’s files done, we’ll be able to support him as he grows and we’ll be able to print a hand up in a matter of a weekend,” Economos told the outlet, which also reported that prosthetic hands normally cost about $6,000.
“This is the best Christmas ever,” Gavin told theLeaf-Chronicle.
“I came to the fact that God chose me for a purpose, and I’m going to live that purpose,” he added. “I hope my purpose is to inspire other people.”
source: people.com
