Meet Karter, a hardworking 16-year-old from Hazelhurst, Georgia who loves all sports, but especially football. This dreamer is a lifelong athlete and has been on the field with his twin brother since the age of four.
Karter was living his normal day-to-day life until one day, his life drastically changed. He was with his friends playing baseball and was suddenly hit by a ball directly on the left side of his head. After going to the hospital, Karter learned he had a closed traumatic brain injury and started his recovery process with physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
Karter dreams of returning to the football field. He has made progress in his therapies within a few short months, but continues to face challenges each day. It is especially difficult not playing the sport he loves alongside his brother. When the Friday night lights turn on in his small town, it will look different as he cheers on his twin from the sidelines, making his motivation to return to the field even stronger.
Karter’s ultimate sports dream is to “attend the College Football Playoff National Championship” and be surrounded by the sport he loves the most!
