Meet Akshay! This strong, resilient, and caring 16-year-old from Johns Creek, Georgia, is an incredible young man. He and his family have been in the USA since 2014, having moved from India to seek the best treatment for Akshay.
Akshay was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy when he was only two and a half years old. He has been in a wheelchair since second grade and was recently hospitalized with pneumonia. During his hospitalization, he also suffered strokes. However, nothing stops Akshay from pursuing his passions!
For the past two years, Akshay has been playing power soccer and even scored a hat trick at the 2024 Nationals! He loves watching cricket with his dad and has even traveled back to India since moving to the USA to see games.
Akshay’s go-getter attitude and relentless hard work inspires his family and helps them all to have a positive mindset.
We can’t wait to make Akshay’s dream of being a part of the Kansas City Chiefs and meeting Patrick Mahomes come true!