BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – A Birmingham household is exhibiting us how gun violence has modified their lives.
Christian Savage, some extent guard with the Woodlawn Excessive Faculty basketball staff, was shot within the head on June 29, 2022, whereas taking part in video video games.
The taking pictures passed off on the household’s house in Birmingham’s Kingston space, a spot Christian’s mom Patrice Leonard now not feels secure in.
“I’d by no means wish to put Christian in that setting once more, as a result of he’s come a great distance and I don’t see us going again there,” Leonard stated.
Since June 29, Patrice has not been in a position to return again to work. She’s been by Christian’s facet for the reason that hospital and now whereas he’s homebound.
“I’m mother however I’m additionally his full-time caregiver,” Leonard stated.
Patrice, a mom of 5, is struggling discovering a brand new everlasting residence due to their household dimension. Presently, they’re staying in an prolonged keep resort.
“My predominant concern is ensuring my little one’s, my infants have a roof over their head the place I’m in a position to afford it,” Leonard stated.
A GoFundMe was began for the household again in June and sadly Patrice stated these funds had been stolen, leaving her with none monetary assist.
“That performed a very large half on issues as a result of I used to be wanting ahead to getting a house with that cash,” Leonard stated.
After every little thing that’s occurred, what retains Patrice motivated?
“He’s defying the percentages of all of it, my religion, my household, and my pals all hold us lifted up in prayer,” Leonard stated.
Patrice is actively searching for housing sources.
Patrice stated Christian is doing properly however they’re having to start out throughout relating to his speech and his skill to stroll.
Click on right here to view their GoFundMe.
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