A 12-year-old boy from Texas who lost all his limbs to meningitis has amazed his family by building miniature skateboards using only his mouth. Memphis Lafferty, of Flower Mound, Texas, contracted bacterial meningitis at six months old and was given just 12 hours to live. He survived but had both arms and both legs amputated.
Despite his disabilities, Memphis has taken up hobbies such as swimming, skiing, and jiu jitsu. His latest passion is constructing model skateboards, which he assembles by holding tiny pieces in his mouth and using his stumps to manipulate tools. His father, Chris Lafferty, said he was astonished to see his son building the models independently after initially refusing to help him.
Memphis said he wants to show others that he is just like everyone else. He uses a wheelchair at school but does everything for himself. He even said he is glad to be an amputee because he can inspire others. The No Limits Foundation, a non-profit that runs camps for children with limb loss, described Memphis as an inspiration.
