JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Six kids who depend on wheelchairs to get around are getting a wholesome surprise Thursday afternoon thanks to one Jacksonville company.
Volunteers built Halloween costumes that can fit over the wheelchairs and are giving them to the kids today.
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It’s a tradition now for the 11th year in a row for Brandon Pourch, who is an engineer at RS&H on Jacksonville’s Southside.
That architectural firm and more than 100 volunteers are making these Halloween costumes to fit over wheelchairs for six kids.
“Knowing that we are able to provide that experience for the families and take the pressure off of them. They can just relax and enjoy Halloween,” Pourch said.
Oscar, who’s 11 years old, will have an Amazon Prime delivery truck costume, and he is going to be the driver.
Oscar has a rare, degenerative condition called Lowe Syndrome that affects his eyes, brain and kidneys.
Claudia Gamboa, Oscar’s mother, said she knows he will love his costume.
“I cannot wait for him to see it. He is going to be so excited. I am sure he will be wearing his costume for not just Halloween, but for quite some time afterwards. He will probably be rolling through Walmart and his Amazon delivery truck. That is how much he’s going to love it,” Gamboa said.
Jedi, who’s also 11 years old, was born with a rare syndrome called 5p minus, which means a part of his fifth chromosome is missing. He also has epilepsy and needs 24/7 care.
Jedi is getting a military tank costume.
“It is truly a blessing. It is a gift that can never be repaid. All I can say is please pass it forward. Pay it forward wherever you can and whatever capacity you are able to,” Lindsey Quick, Jedi’s mom, said.
Donnie loves everything that has to do with airplanes, which is why he will be getting a Blue Angels Airplane.
Donnie is 2 years old and was born with spina bifida; the nerves in his back did not form properly. He also has hydrocephalus, meaning there is too much fluid in the brain. He cannot walk.
“Just pure joy. He is going to feel so special and included,” Caroline Witte, Donnie’s mom, said.
The big reveal is happening Thursday afternoon at the RS&H Headquarters.
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