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Racing Team Helps Boy Fulfill Dream: A New Bionic Hand

Racing Team Helps Boy Fulfill Dream: A New Bionic Hand
A 14-year-old British boy born without a hand is getting his wish after writing to the boss of his favorite Formula One racing team, Ross Brawn, who had previously been a student at the boy's school. The high-tech bionic hand costs £30,000, and the boy's family had nowhere near the money to purchase the advanced equipment. His plucky letter moved Mr. Brawn to action.

A 14-year-old British boy born without a hand is getting his wish after writing to the boss of his favorite Formula One racing team, Ross Brawn, who had previously been a student at the boy's school.

The high-tech bionic hand costs £30,000, and the boy's family had nowhere near the money to purchase the advanced equipment. His "plucky letter" moved Mr. Brawn to action.

(READ the story, and watch video, from the BBC)

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