Meet Our Young Student Athletes

Imagine a young student athlete…paralyzed for life.

Imagine a once vital youngster, hospitalized for months after an injury returning home to a world where wheelchairs won’t fit through the doors and light switches are out of reach.
Imagine the financial impact of life-long medical expenses, rehabilitative care, and home modifications.

That’s where Missouri KIDS comes in…

Angel

Angel was playing football for Liberty High School in Mountain View, MO when he tragically collapsed on the field. A concussion that left him with a traumatic brain injury. Angel needs a home addition, an adaptive van and custom equipment…[read more]

Anthony

Anthony grew up in Arnold. He was injured while playing football. Missouri KIDS was able to assist Anthony with several things to make him more independent. Anthony’s bedroom & bathroom were remodeled…[read more]

Becky

Becky grew up in Eolia playing softball. She currently works for a local church as an administrative assistant. She loves to spend time with her husband, daughters, family & friends. She also enjoys reading, painting…[read more]

Blake

Blake is from Owensville, Missouri and attended Owensville High School where he was on the wrestling team in the 285 weight class. In 2008 at age 19 Blake became a MO kid after falling from a tree stand. The fall…[read more]

Brad

Brad is from St. Louis, Missouri and attended Lindbergh High School where he was on the water polo and swimming teams. Brad became a MO KID after an accident where he dove into a sandbar…[read more]

Bradyn

On May 17, 2023, Bradyn was a member of her cheer squad when she and a friend were in a terrible ATV accident. Both girls were found unconscious at the scene. Sadly, the driver did not survive but Braydn was airlifted to Mercy Hospital to be stabilized and was then transferred to St. Louis Children’s Hospital…[read more]

Chris

Chris is from Washington, Missouri and attended Union High School where he was on the football team. In 2008 at age 19 Chris became a MO kid after a motorcycle accident. The accident caused a traumatic…[read more]

Clayton

Clayton lives in Defiance and is in the insurance business. He played high school football. Clayton was injured in a motorcycle accident. Missouri KIDS has enhanced Clayton’s independence…[read more]

Cougar

Cougar Clifford was attending Louisiana High School in Louisiana, Missouri in February 2014. On a winter day, he was out having fun in the snow with his friends. At one point, he did a flip into a snow pile…[read more]

Derek

Derek was a swimmer at Truman State University for four years. He was a Captain his Senior year. He had just graduated from college the month before his accident. While enjoying time with friends at a lake, he…[read more]

Doug

Doug is from Kirkwood, Missouri and attended Kirkwood High School where he was on the wrestling team. He also played baseball and did judo before his accident. In 1975 at age 16 Doug became…[read more]

Drew

At CBC High School in St. Louis, Drew was a linebacker for the football team. He was injured falling from a balcony. “Stronger than Ever” quickly became Drew’s motto because of his…[read more]

Dru

Dru is from Perryville, Missouri and is a junior at Perryville High School. Dru became a Missouri kid after an ATV accident. An ATV rolled over on Dru’s leg causing major damage to the lower leg, and…[read more]

Gavin

On January 24, 2020, Gavin was 14 years old when he suffered from an accidental gun shot to the head…[read more]

Greg F.

Greg is from St. Louis, Missouri and attended Parkway Central High School where he was on the football team. Greg became a MO kid after a diving accident. This accident caused a quadriplegic…[read more]

Greg H.

Greg is from Neosho, Missouri and attended Neosho High School. Before his accident Greg was involved in football, wrestling, tennis, baseball, swim team and rugby. Greg became a Missouri…[read more]

Jason

In his role, Judge Jason has received judicial assignments from Divisions 28, 29 and 18. He was previously an associate circuit judge. Judge Jason earned B.A.s in both environmental science…[read more]

John

John & his family live in St. Peters. A basic move gone wrong during high school football practice left John with a traumatic head injury. John says of Missouri KIDS, “The assistance I received…[read more]

Josh

Josh is a 20 year old from Wildwood, MO and a graduate of Lafayette High school. Josh was a state swimmer placing 6th in the 50 freestyle. Josh loved swimming. He attended the University of Carbondale as an aviation student. Josh was out for a Sunday drive on his motorcycle when he was the victim of a tragic accident…[read more]

Kiland

Kiland is from St. Louis, Missouri and attended Parkway North High School where he played tennis. Kiland became a MO KID after a diving accident. The accident injured his C6 and C7 vertebrae…[read more]

Kristian

Kristian was born and raised in Washington Mo, where he played offensive line on the football team at St. Francis Borgia Regional High School. He is the oldest of 5 kids who were adopted as a sibling unit from foster care…[read more]

Mariya

Mariya lives in St. Louis and is majoring in pre-med. Mariya was a competitive swimmer until she was injured in a diving accident. Missouri KIDS has been able to empower…[read more]

Makenzie

Kenzie is from Ferguson and attended Blessed Teresa of Calcutta. Kenzie was in a car accident when she was only six years old. Kenzie’s love for soccer helped her connect with Missouri KIDS and…[read more]

Michael B.

Michael was injured growing up in St. Louis. He was an agile baseball player until a diving accident into a landscaped pool changed that. When asked what Missouri KIDS meants to him, Michael responds…[read more]

Michael S.

Michael is from Perryville, Missouri and attended Perryville High School where he was a young student athlete on the football, weightlifting, and track & field teams. Michael became…[read more]

Morgan

Morgan is from Rolla, Missouri and attended Rolla High School where he was a young student athlete on the football team and the track team as a pole vaulter. In 2007 at age 17 Morgan became…[read more]

Paul

Paul lives in Lake St. Louis. He was a cross country runner in high school. He was out running one day when he was hit by a car. He received a traumatic brain injury in that accident. He loves dancing …[read more]

Travis

Travis is from Marble Hill, Missouri and attended Woodland High School where he played on the basketball and baseball teams. Travis became a MO kid after he was in a car accident. The accident…[read more]

Andrew – Athlete Angel

Andrew is from Herculaneum, Missouri and attended Festus R-6 High School where he was on the football team and threw shot put in track. Andrew became a MO KID after he was in a car accident. Andrew suffered a traumatic…[read more]

Jeff – Athlete Angel

Jeff grew up in St. Louis. He loved sports. He played baseball, participated in track & field, and was a swimmer. After Jeff was injured in a diving accident, Missouri KIDS was able to assist Jeff in completing both bachelors…[read more]

Margaret – Athlete Angel

Margaret lives in Jefferson City. Margaret was injured in a car accident when she was only five years old. It was her love for & participation in cheerleading that helped her connect with Missouri KIDS. Until …[read more]

Mike R. – Athlete Angel

Mike lives in St. Louis. He was a young student athlete playing basketball until he was injured doing a backflip. He is now a graduate from Webster University with double majors in secondary…[read more]

Scott – Athlete Angel

Scott grew up in St. Charles as a young student athlete playing football, running track, playing golf and much more. After breaking his neck in a diving accident, Missouri KIDS was able to provide…[read more]

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