"I’m pretty excited! It was my first time doing basketball in a wheelchair because I normally am not in a wheelchair. I walk with robotic legs, so this is a new experience for me," Chase Merriweather stated.Merriweather is one of several kids welcomed onto the court in South Philadelphia, excited to take home some new skills. He says being among other kids in this diverse community is quite the treat.
"You have a pretty cool ride here, what’s going through your head?" FOX 29’s Shaynah Ferreira asked.Deegan responded, "Is this real?""What does this new wheelchair mean for you?" Ferreira went on."The start of a new beginning," Deegan answered.A new beginning that Coach Crystal Jones says is impactful, especially for young, challenged athletes."It’s really exciting just to see them on the court.