After being on the verge of death, one local boy has beat all the odds. But his family wants to make sure his journey through life is a smooth ride.
Bluffton native Owen Weaver contracted an extremely deadly from of a Bacterial Meningitis when he was only 8 weeks old. As a result, 5-year-old Owen has severe brain damage causing blindness, seizures, and cerebral palsy among other complications. That doesn't stop Owen's mother from keeping the family of 6 together.
But Owen's family doesn't have a wheel chair accessible van, making transportation difficult.
Now, Owen's family hopes to win a national contest through the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association to get a free wheel chair accessible van to accommodate Owen's needs. So far, they have enlisted the help of family, friends, and even the school to help Owen win.
Owen's mother says winning the wheel chair accessible van would mean everything.
If you would like to vote, go to www.mobilityawarenessmonth.com
The top five percent of participants who receive the most votes will be reviewed by a panel of judges, and at least 3 vans will be given away. Right now Owen is in the top five percent with over weigh thousand votes.
There are four other local participates competing for the free wheelchair accessible van.
