Children's of Mississippi Kid Coach of the Week: K.J. Fields
May 17, 2017 | Baseball
Kid Coach is a partnership between Children's of Mississippi and the Mississippi State Bulldogs to honor pediatric patients and celebrate their inspirational stories. This week our Children's of Mississippi Kid Coach is K.J. Fields of Mt. Olive.
In 2012, K.J. was hit by a car while riding in a go-cart. He was airlifted by helicopter to Batson Children's Hospital in Jackson. The accident left K.J. paralyzed from the waist down, but K.J. doesn't let his disability hold him back.
The 11-year-old is an honor roll student at Mize Attendance Center. K.J. plays basketball, competes in track and field events, and has even gone surfing in California, all from his wheelchair. His dream is to one day participate in the Paralympic Games.
About Children's of Mississippi
With Mississippi's only children's hospital plus clinics statewide, Children's of Mississippi is here for every Mississippi kid. Children's of Mississippi is a part of the University of Mississippi Medical Center. To learn more, visit mississippikids.org.
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In 2012, K.J. was hit by a car while riding in a go-cart. He was airlifted by helicopter to Batson Children's Hospital in Jackson. The accident left K.J. paralyzed from the waist down, but K.J. doesn't let his disability hold him back.
The 11-year-old is an honor roll student at Mize Attendance Center. K.J. plays basketball, competes in track and field events, and has even gone surfing in California, all from his wheelchair. His dream is to one day participate in the Paralympic Games.
About Children's of Mississippi
With Mississippi's only children's hospital plus clinics statewide, Children's of Mississippi is here for every Mississippi kid. Children's of Mississippi is a part of the University of Mississippi Medical Center. To learn more, visit mississippikids.org.
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