After brain surgery in 2017, Jeremy King, 37, from Maryland, faced challenges with mobility and speech. Although doctors successfully removed a baseball-sized cancerous tumor, Jeremy’s daily life changed dramatically.
When he and his wife, Chelsie King, 32, discovered they were expecting their first child in June 2020, excitement came with concerns. Jeremy worried he might miss out on the simple joy of walking with his baby due to his limited mobility.
Enter a group of 10 innovative high school students. Over several months, they designed a custom device to help Jeremy and other parents with mobility challenges safely take their babies for strolls, ensuring that he could share those special moments with his child.
This inspiring story highlights the power of community, creativity, and empathy, showing how innovation can transform lives and help families experience everyday joys that might otherwise seem impossible.