The Story
Leland’s story is one of strength, resilience, and determination. Diagnosed before birth with myelomeningocele, the most severe form of spina bifida, he began fighting early, even undergoing fetal surgery at 24 weeks. Arriving prematurely and spending 72 days in the NICU, Leland has continued to overcome challenges with inspiring courage.
Today, Leland is growing, learning, and making amazing progress, but daily routines remain physically demanding. Right now, mobility can be especially difficult, and even something as simple as using the bathroom becomes a major obstacle when he cannot wear his braces. Without an accessible bathroom, Leland must rely on others for basic needs and faces daily discomfort and risk of injury.
That’s why SOARD is building Leland a wheelchair-accessible bathroom, designed just for him. Thanks to the incredible support of the Myfifident Foundation, this life-changing project is becoming a reality. Together, we are giving Leland the safety, comfort, and independence he deserves—so he can focus on what matters most: being a kid and defying the odds every single day.
