Meet King Michael Besson | Dorchester, MA
Meet Michael
Michael is a bright, sweet 9-year-old boy who was born with congenital cataracts. This condition leaves him legally blind, and has caused some sensory and developmental delays. His father has the same condition, as well as his two older sisters, who have special needs of their own.
Michael loves Spiderman – though he doesn’t know why. (Perhaps it’s his Spidey-Sense?) Michael also loves reading, and especially loves math. His room is small, and features a small desk, which holds the special equipment he needs to read, do his homework, and use his braille machine. The equipment he needs (Closer circuit television for magnifying homework and reading materials) is large and cumbersome.
What We Did
- Optimized desk area to be height-adjustable, allowing Michael to sit comfortably while doing schoolwork
- Provided storage for the many books Michael owns
- Provided additional and convenient storage for Michael’s toys
- Brightened up the room with a new paint job and large-scale super hero graphics
- Replaced the carpet
- Installed new lighting fixtures to optimize visibility
"Before" Pictures
Volunteer Event -- April 22nd, 2017
Reveal
Sponsors Who Made It Possible
LongChamps Electric
installed new light fixture and found and fixed a life-threatening pre-existing issue
Lang Door & Hardware
donated slab closet door
DGI-Invisuals
donated printing services for Super Mike wall vinyl
One Family Diner (617) 436-1577
donated volunteer breakfast
The Grange
donated family lunch
Messina's Flooring
donated and installed carpet
Marchand Painting
donated painting services
Sherwin Williams
donated all paint
Dave McMahon
Illustrated Super Mike character
DecoMod Walls
donated vinyl cityscape
Dave & Busters Providence
donated family eat and play passes
Be a Knight in Shining Armor
TCKP depends on support from sponsors, donors, and volunteers. It's your help and generous donations that improve the lives of special families.
