Foundation allows children in special education programs to become superheroes

GALLATIN, Tenn. (WTVF) — Sometimes we are truly blessed to see how amazing a community can be. On Thursday, one group’s efforts helped students see themselves in ways they had never seen before.

So what does it take to become a superhero?

Well, a front entrance seems to be a must. Perhaps you will be a seeker of truth, justice and the American way. Oh, and you need to take those heroic low-angle silhouette shots with the sun in the background.

“Do you know what your abilities should be?” — someone asked Station Camp school student Alexa.

“Run really, really fast like the Flash!” she said.

“Hey Alexa, do you have a favorite superhero?” I asked her.

“I like Wonder Woman!”

Invincible bracelets. Invisible plane. Good choice.

“I like her lasso of truth,” I told Alexa.

“Yeah!” she said. “We have eight high schools here. We’re going to have a parade.”

138 special education students from across Sumner County gathered at Station Camp High. They were joined by fellow mentors. This happened thanks to the local foundation “Every Child is a Hero”.

Foundation President Britt Maxwell gave Sumner County Schools a $12,000 donation.

“They know they can use this money to help these special needs kids develop and prepare them for the real world,” he said.

Something else awaited the students. The Every Child is a Hero Foundation gave each of them their own comic book.

“It says ‘Super Alexa!’ Alexa said, holding up a comic book with her name and image on it.

“What does Super Alexa do?” I asked her.

“She saved the city from Doctor Evil!” she answered.

“Seeing the look on their faces when they see themselves in their own story is the reward we want,” Britt said.

I had one more question for Alexa. Besides grand entrances and low-angle silhouette shots, what makes a person a superhero?

“Because they help people,” she said.

Well, in this case, many of the people at Station Camp High on Thursday were truly wonderful.

“You don’t need a cape, you just need to care,” Britt said.

For more information about the Every Child a Hero Foundation, visit Here.

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