These 8th Graders Banded Together To Build A 3D-Printed Wheelchair For This Disabled Kitty

These New Hampshire middle schoolers found their calling when they heard about a little kitten who had been born with a spinal condition and unable to walk.

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On Jul 19, 2017

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Meet little Ray, a 6-month-old kitten who was born blind and with a spinal condition

Rays eyes are abnormally small, making vision impossible. He also has a spinal deformity that makes it difficult for him to adequately move his legs.

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"It made me think, ok this might be a great opportunity. What could we do to make his quality of life better and how could we think about outside the box"

Erin Bakkom

Portsmouth Middle School Teacher

Today, Ray is on his third 3D-printed wheelchair, having outgrown the first two

As Ray gets bigger, he'll need bigger wheelchairs to fit him. The Portsmouth Middle School students are up to the challenge.

"It wasn't that hard to design," 8th grader Austin Snow said of designing the first wheelchairs for Ray to use.

Could you 3D print something as complicated as a wheelchair?

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Ray has a bright future, with these students dedicated to helping him live a better life

Ray, seen here with the first two prototypes, is awaiting his 3rd wheelchair from the students at Portsmouth Middle School.

Hats off to these students who are making a difference in Ray's life

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