A ‘little angel’ helps a Milwaukee man in need of a wheelchair

MILWAUKEE — Jaquawn Gaston is all the time on the transfer. Lately, a Spectrum Information 1 viewer was moved by him.

Whether or not it’s the music studio, the mall or simply downtown Milwaukee, Gaston stated he likes to exit. Gaston has cerebral palsy and depends on his electrical wheelchair to get round. 

The 24-year-old is unable to stroll as a result of he has cerebral palsy; he relied on an electrical wheelchair to get round. At the start of October, his wheelchair broke down; he stated he wasn’t capable of buy a brand new one and the restore would have taken months. 

Gaston was given a handbook wheelchair and is unable to get round with out help. In consequence, he stated he’s been confined to his bed room.

He stated he discovered a silver-lining: His music.

Gaston used his time in his room to work on his ardour for rapping. He stated he’s already launch an album and a number of music movies.

“I don’t imply to brag or sound foolish, however I don’t suppose they’re prepared for me after I get my wheels again,” stated Gaston. “It’s pedal to the metallic for certain.”

Seems, he’s getting his wheels again a lot earlier than he thought would ever be attainable.

Jim Cherubini noticed Gaston’s story on Spectrum Information 1 and saud he knew he had to make use of his sources to do one thing.

Cherubini owns a medical tools firm out of Mequon, Wis. and had an analogous chair to Gaston’s damaged electrical wheelchair. Cherubini gave it to the younger musician in want.

Cherubini stated he’s given away tools earlier than. He stated he tries to assist folks out when he can, however isn’t in a position to take action the entire time.

“We’re a small household enterprise,” Cherubini defined “We will’t do that for everyone however each infrequently I can pony up and assist somebody like Jaquawn. He looks like a pleasant man.” 

After assessing Gaston’s chair, Cherubini even determined to take it again to his store to make sure it was a cushty match. In just a few days this good deed could get Gaston out of his bed room.

“That is some recreation altering stuff,” stated Gaston. “I’m so grateful for you popping out and serving to me.” 

Gaston stated he’s thanking his fortunate stars above. He stated he is aware of somebody is all the time watching over him: His mother.

“Shedding my mother was the hardest factor I ever needed to take care of in my life,” stated Gaston.

He stated he believes his mother despatched him an angel — Cherubini — to assist when he wanted it most. Paradoxically, Cherubini means “little angel” in Italian.