Nyron Elliot is like any other 13-year-old boy; he loves playing football, wrestling with his siblings and spending time with his family. His life, however, has been full of challenges that few other boys his age could understand.
When he was just four months old, Nyron’s feet were badly damaged in a house fire. He was fortunate enough to fall into the hands of Frank and Dianne Elliot, who adopted him at the age of four. Nyron is just one of eight adopted siblings living under the care of Frank and Dianne. Together, they make up a lively household in Boalsburg, PA.
As one may imagine, it hasn’t been an easy journey for Nyron. Years after the fire, he had both of his lower legs amputated so he could wear prosthetics and learn to walk. As he continued to grow, Nyron endured countless surgeries in order to deal with bone development ripping his leg tissue.
Now in middle school, Nyron has found ways around his disability. He plays football and wrestles for his school, where he had a 9-1 record on the mats last year. He partakes in Paralympic activities and maintains an active lifestyle that few with his disability could achieve. As Nyron continues to grow, there seems to be little that can get in his way.