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Shawn McEvoy13-Year-Old Builds 3D-Printed Wheelchair for Toddler in Heartwarming Act of Kindness
November 9, 2026 ● 12 minShare this episode
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
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The nearly 300 hours he spent designing, printing, and assembling a custom pediatric wheelchair
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The thoughtful details Zac included, from adjustable supports and medical equipment storage to the little girl's favorite color, pink
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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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A Prayer to Remember You Are Truly Never Alone - Your Daily Prayer - November 12
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