We reported his cerebral palsy and need for a specialized wheelchair, but his parents couldn't afford the $2,000 insurance deductible.
Ever penny of the $2,000 came from ABC 4 viewers.
One viewer donated $1,000. Two other viewers donated $500 each. Noah Harper's parents are overwhelmed by the generosity.
"I just want to say thank you so much and if it wasn't for people like you there's no way that a family like us could have come up with the money," said Noah's Mother Crystal Harper.
An ABC 4 crew followed Noah into the Shriners Hospital and watched his face light as he tried to move in his wheelchair for the very first time.
Workers lifted his small body into the big chair and he immediately asked his father and little sister to get in wheelchairs so they could all roll around together.
Noah has come a long way in only four days. His parents first learned about the $2,000 deductible Friday.
"I just remember panicking and remembering we're not going to be able to get this chair on time," said Crystal.
Noah's family contacted ABC 4 with the help of a friend. The station took action Saturday by telling Noah's story and with in 24 hours viewers donated enough money to get the young man his new wheelchair.
"I went online and saw it and was waving my hands as fast as I could and waving my hands look honey it came through we got the money. We don't have to cancel the appointment we can go get the chair on Monday...it's hard to see your child grow up disabled, special needs, but I think when you see the community coming together it makes it more exciting for me to see Noah growing up in a place like this," said Crystal.
"He's obviously special to me, but to see that he's special to other people is comforting," said Noah's Father Jeff Harper.
ABC 4 viewers raised a total of $ 2,900 for Noah. The additional money will be used for his future medical expenses.
"I just want to say thank you so much and if it wasn't for people like you there's no way that a family like us could have come up with the money," said Noah's Mother, Crystal Harper. for video follow this link-
http://www.abc4.com/content/news/slc/story/TAKING-ACTION-FOLLOW-ABC-4-viewers-help-boy-get/Nm6lZSa5ikeUTLfQ1h3XfQ.cspx
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