MADISONVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Since he was born, Elijah Smith needed to go to highschool just a little otherwise than others.
Paralyzed from the knees down, this 8-year-old at Madisonville Intermediate School makes use of a walker to get to and from lessons all through the day.
“Sometimes getting from point A to point B is a challenge,” mentioned Elijah’s dad Byron Smith.
Since he makes use of a walker to get round, it’s powerful for Elijah to hold his personal books.
Christy Morgan noticed Elijah and heard his story at a soccer sport and determined to reward him a golden retriever puppy named Tucker with the hopes of him turning into Elijah’s service canine.
“He’s very playful and he sometimes jumps on me,” mentioned Elijah.
Before Tucker can come to highschool with Elijah, he must be skilled to develop into a service canine first which prices 1000’s of {dollars}.
It’s money this household doesn’t have proper now however hopes to get quickly to assist Elijah get via the day.
“It would be so much of a help,” mentioned Elijah.
Morgan, the lady who gave Elijah the canine, began a gofundme to assist the household increase money to coach Tucker. If you’d prefer to donate you are able to do so by following this link.
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