Elliott’s Journey: Big Dreams and Bigger Heart

Elliott is a 6.5-year-old with the heart of a lion and dreams as big as they come.

He was born without his right leg due to an amniotic band and is now an above-the-knee amputee. But that’s just one part of his story. He is strong, kind, and full of life. He loves fishing, running, swimming, and keeping up with his brothers in every outdoor adventure. He’s got that spark — that fearless energy that shows he’s built for something special.

Elliott’s favorite soccer player is Messi, and one of his biggest dreams is to become an amputee soccer player. But he’s not stopping there. He also wants to join a SWAT team or become a doctor. Maybe even both. When a child believes in himself the way Elliott does, anything truly feels possible.

At a recent amputee soccer clinic in Atlanta, Elliott met members of the U.S. National Amputee Soccer Team. He was gifted a jersey signed by the entire team, made just for him. The smile on his face said everything.

Elliott reminds us that when kids see themselves represented and encouraged, they begin to dream even bigger. With heart, drive, and community, nothing is out of reach.

Elliott's story is just getting started.