Florida Father Honors Son's Legacy by Founding 'The World is Mine' Foundation

A Father's Grief and Purpose

• 💔 Jarvis Washington is channeling his grief from the sudden death of his six-year-old son, Messiah Washington, into a mission to help other families.
• 💡 Messiah is remembered as a bright, curious child with a joyful spirit who loved numbers, counting, and was particularly fascinated by planets and dwarf planets.

Messiah's Life and Sudden Passing

• 🧠 Messiah was described as high-functioning and nonverbal due to autism.
• 🩺 He passed away suddenly at school, with doctors believing pneumonia was the cause after he became unresponsive and required resuscitation multiple times.

Launching 'The World is Mine' Foundation

• 🌟 Inspired by the words on Messiah's sock, "The world is mine," his parents aim to launch the World is Mine Foundation.
• 🎯 The foundation's goal is to empower children with special needs through early intervention, therapy, and family support.
• 🏫 Future plans include establishing a daycare for special needs children and offering after-school care.

Continuing Messiah's Legacy

• 🚀 Jarvis Washington believes his son was destined to contribute greatly to the world and wants to continue his name and legacy.
• 🎓 The foundation also plans to offer Messiah Washington scholarships for special needs children in Lakeland.