Jaxon receiving his prosthetic legs
Jaxon isn't your average 9-year-old. He was born with proximal femoral focal deficiency -- but that doesn't stop him from achieving his dreams. Watch this video to learn about his inspirational journey and struggle to receiving his prosthetic legs.
Transcript
[MUSIC PLAYING]
What's up, man? Have fun at the game today, OK? Good to see you.
You got a football for me? You good. You good, man. [MUSIC PLAYING]
Jaxon was born with a condition called proximal femoral focal deficiency. It's just missing, shortened, or abnormal limbs.
From the get-go, he's just been determined. He's smart. He has a sense of humor. He makes everybody laugh.
I hear giggles. JESSICA NOLES: He's just that kid that you want to be around. He just wants to be accepted for who he is.
Jaxon's insurance canceled in March of this past year, and we were actually supposed to be picking up
his prosthetic a few days after his insurance had canceled. And so we didn't get to get his legs that he was
so ready to get and walk on. So my mom had this idea to do several fundraisers called
Trax for Jax to try to raise the cost, which was $70,000. Hi. My name is Jaxon. I'm [INAUDIBLE] And I would appreciate your donation.
If you couldn't donate, I would appreciate your prayers. [MUSIC PLAYING]
JESSICA NOLES: It was a blessing. It was-- I was in shock. We couldn't believe it.
So we're getting his right socket set up on his knee. And it may look all crazy now.
It won't once it's finished. [MUSIC PLAYING]
Push, push, push, push. Ready? Feel all right? Wow. Oh, my gosh.
I'm scared. [MUSIC PLAYING]
JESSICA NOLES: Jaxon loves football. He loves Georgia and the Falcons. I think it's going to be an experience of a lifetime for him.
Go Falcons! How you doing today? How many [INAUDIBLE] do you buy?
So believe in your dream. Whatever you want to do in life, believe you can do it.
You get to help just toss the coin, huh? You make sure we don't make a mistake, please? COMMENTATOR: And today's honorary captain
is nine-year-old Jaxon Noles. Thank you for being our honorary captain today, Jaxon.
Until this happened, I never thought there were so many people that cared. Because I began to look at the world like it
was a selfish place. There's a lot of people that you may have thought were like that that came to the rescue in this,
and people that you never thought would give. This little boy touched their heart and it gave them a chance to do something good.
And they seen a different side of them. I've seen people change because of this. [MUSIC PLAYING]
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