A teenager who walked miles to his eighth-grade graduation now has two new ways to get around.
ST. LOUIS - A teenager in Missouri who walked miles to his eighth-grade graduation now has two new ways to get around.
reports that 14-year-old Xavier Jones was gifted a $5,000 electric bike during a celebrity basketball game on Friday and his family also received a $40,000 minivan.His grandfather added, “This means a whole lot. I don’t know what to say. I’m so thankful.”And his commitment secured him a full-ride scholarship to Harris-Stowe State University.After watching Xavier’s story, current Miami Dolphins player Terron Armstead arranged for the special surprises to happen.
“We hear a story like Xavier. It’s only right,” Armstead said. “Follow Xavier’s example. He’s a leader whether he wanted to be or not. His story is inspiring. It’s motivating. That’s what leaders do.” Dr. Latonia Collins Smith, president of Harris-Stowe State University, said Xavier’s story is a reminder of the obstacles many students face.
“Many of our students come with a story, and many of our students come with environmental barriers they have overcome,” Smith said. “I’ve learned a lot from Xavier. Even on your worst day, keep pressing forward.”
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