TRUE-LIFE
YOU'RE THE JUDGE!
Whenever Karreon Franks, 15, arrived at school, he had one thing on his mind.
‘Eat, eat, eat,’ he said.
His first words to teachers most days.
Karreon suffered developmental delays due to a rare genetic disorder.
It left him autistic and almost non-verbal.
He was also legally blind, used a cane, and suffered with digestive issues that saw him regurgitate his food sometimes.
But despite the tough hand he'd been dealt, he was an active lad.
Enjoyed riding a tricycle and throwing a basketball around in PE.
Teachers loved his vibrant spirit, and always made sure the hungry lad was tucking into a full breakfast before classes began.
