Author: McKinley Corbley / Source: Good News Network
When a 23-year-old man with autism was suffering for his love of swingsets, this local handyman did not hesitate to offer up his services for free.
Cobey Thomas may not have been able to graduate from high school or pursue a career due to his autism, but he loves to swing.
Every day, rain or shine, he hops on the local park swingset near his mother’s house in Knoxville, Tennessee and swings his cares away.Even though he is nonverbal, his mother says that he is noticeably more peaceful after spending some time on the swings – which is why he usually uses the swingset anywhere from 5 to 10 times a day.
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That being said, Cobey has grown to be about 7 feet…
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