Labor Day kick-off event held for Estill County hero

ESTILL COUNTY, Ky. ( FOX 56 ) — “It don’t come easy” is a class motto that the Estill County class of 1972 still lives by as they come together years later to host an event for a young boy in their community, “Grayson Gets Mobile.”

Mike Chaney, the representative of the class of 1972 said, “Everyone has a story and we can tell our stories. So, we can also tell Grayson’s.”

2-year-old Grayson suffered from a stage 4 brain bleed before he was born and is now diagnosed with epilepsy, severe cerebral palsy, and vision damage, and has to use a feeding tube.

Organizers said Monday’s event aims to raise money for Grayson’s family to get a wheelchair-accessible car, making it easier for them to travel to and from doctors’ appointments.

Family and friends created a GoFundMe campaign to spread awareness.

Peggy Webb, Grayson’s great-grandmother said, It didn’t look like it was taking off very well. And I said, Just give me the flowers and let me fly with it. So I started trying to get donations from all over Richmond and Irving, and everybody seems to want to participate in it Everybody’s saying, what can I do to help”

That’s when members of the class of ’72 said it was time to step in and lend a helping hand.

“We’re put here to help others, you know, and we should look every day for opportunities and chances to help others, and when you hear of a story like Grayson’s and especially when you’re close to people that you’re involved in, I mean, how can you not help,” said Chaney.

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The Grayson Gets Mobile event will kick off on Monday at 10 a.m. at Choo Choo Park in Estill County with a car show and lots of fun activities for the entire family to enjoy.

Organizers said some in attendance may be lucky enough to meet Grayson.

Those unable to attend the Labor Day car show can donate to the GoFundMe for Grayson here .

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