Seven years ago Brent Beshears never would have imagined he would be in need of the United Cerebral Palsy of Kansas (UCP) or the funding UCP receives from the United Way.  Now the 22-year-old is very thankful for both organizations' help.
     At the young age of 15 Brent was paralyzed in an after school fight, leaving him in need of expensive specialized equipment.  UCP assisted Brent in buying a new power chair that has boosted his self-esteem and provided him with much more independence. 
     "This chair allows me to make weight shifts without anyone helping me shift in the chair," Brent said.  "My old chair practically junked out going up a hill.  It was uncomfortable and left me with injuries that required surgery last year.  This chair's a huge improvement." 
     You were there, along with the United Way and UCP when Brent was in need of a new chair and a better outlook on life.