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Utah boy Axton Bird was gifted a new electric wheelchair on Sept. 9, a week after his old one was stolen in Midvale

The 11-year-old lives with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita, a rare genetic condition that has limited his joint movement and weakened his muscles, per local outlet Fox 13 News

“To watch our son have the independence and mobility that he deserves and have such a really awesome and cool wheelchair that he can grow into and have for many years to come, means the world to us and our family,” Axton’s dad, Jayson Bird, said

A Utah family ’s “rock bottom” moment is over.

After someone stole 11-year-old Midvale boy Axton Bird’s electric wheelchair on Sept. 2, strangers who heard the news joined forces to donate a new one to him on Sept. 9, per local outlet Fox

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