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Shawn McEvoy

13-Year-Old Builds 3D-Printed Wheelchair for Toddler in Heartwarming Act of Kindness

November 9, 2026   ●   12 min

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13-Year-Old Builds 3D-Printed Wheelchair for Toddler in Heartwarming Act of Kindness

Thirteen-year-old Zac Waters of Lehi, Utah, spent nearly 300 hours of his summer building a custom 3D-printed wheelchair for a toddler with disabilities, turning his love of technology into a life-changing gift. Working with designs from the nonprofit MakeGood, Zac created an adjustable wheelchair complete with pink accents, proving that age is no barrier to making a difference when kindness and creativity come together.

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  • How 13-year-old Zac discovered 3D printing and decided to use his skills to help a child in need

  • The nearly 300 hours he spent designing, printing, and assembling a custom pediatric wheelchair

  • The thoughtful details Zac included, from adjustable supports and medical equipment storage to the little girl's favorite color, pink

  • Why Zac's grandmother believes his character, not his age, defines his ability to make a difference

To see photos and video from both stories, visit GodUpdates:
https://www.godtube.com/blog/13-year-old-builds-3d-printed-wheelchair.html

https://www.godtube.com/blog/freshman-eating-alone-finds-friends.html

Tags: 13-year-old builds wheelchair, 3D-printed wheelchair, Zac Waters, teen inventor, pediatric wheelchair, kids helping kids, acts of kindness, everyday heroes, assistive technology, inspiring teen stories, faith in action

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