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A High School Robotics Team That Uplifted a Toddler's Life.
Little 2-year-old Cillian was born with a genetic condition that slows his intellectual and physical advancement, leaving him immobile, for now.
His parents, Tyler and Krissy knew a specialized wheelchair could do wonders for their son, but it would cost over $20,000 and they didn't have the money, nor would their insurance cover it.
All seemed lost until suddenly, Tyler got a wonderful idea.
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He appealed to the award-winning Rogue Robotics team of Farmington High School [Minnesota] asking if they could create a simple to use mechanized wheel chair for his son.
The team happily accepted the challenge.
In less than a month, they had modified a toy Power Wheels, installed a seat and harness, adding a battery and then a joystick from an old 3D printer.
Cillian Jackson, on the day he was presented with his new power wheelchair.
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Little Cillian and his parents were thrilled!
After teaching Cillian how to use his new wheelchair, there was no stopping him. He now joyously rides around and he also has fun trying to keep up with the family's two Corgis.
When the Jacksons came to the school to thank everyone involved, the students were elated as they watched little Cillian happily maneuver his wheelchair.
They could see what a remarkable difference their work had made.
"I think we won here more than we do at our competition," said one happy team member to NBC News. While another stated, "It has been really cool doing such an amazing project."
Added Cillian's mother Krissy, "They have helped so much. It really helps him explore like he has never been able to before."
Editor's Note: To learn more: passiton.com/passiton-blog/36-high-school-team-built-powered-wheelchair-for-2.
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