A 13-year-old karate star who survived a brutal surgery to repair his spine has been rewarded for his bravery with an unforgettable gift. JessicaMooreTV learned more about his story of courage and determination.
-- A young karate star who survived a brutal surgery to repair his spine has beenrewarded for his bravery with an unforgettable gift.Armaan Mohammed stood tall as he accepted a gift from his idol, the original"Karate Kid" Ralph Macchio, but his journey to get here wasn't easy. At only 10 years old, the rising karate star knew something wasn't right.Dr. Vishal Sarwahi with Cohen Children's Medical Center discovered Mohammed had scoliosis, a crippling curvature of the spine.
"It was brave Armaan who made the decision. He said, 'I can risk paralysis for the chance to play karate again rather than be paralyzed completely if I don't do anything,'" Sarwahi said.
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