Teen Athlete Creates Custom LEGO Therapy Kits for Surgery Patients

From Injury to Inspiration

• 💔 After a devastating knee injury at 16, athlete Devon Briner faced a complex surgery and a 10-month recovery.
• 🧱 During his recovery, LEGOs became a source of comfort and reignited a childhood passion.

Crafting Kits for Hope

• 💡 Inspired by his own experience, Devon decided to create custom LEGO therapy kits for young patients.
• 🏥 His goal is to provide an engaging activity that occupies patients' minds and promotes hope and resilience during their hospital stays.
• 🧩 He joined the organization Pass the Bricks to repurpose old LEGOs and collect donations.

Dedication and Impact

• 🧼 Devon meticulously washes and sorts thousands of LEGO pieces, ensuring each set is complete.
• 📚 He manages this labor of love while also applying to college and navigating high school.
• 🏆 Devon has since returned to high jump, achieving a personal best, demonstrating the value of his own grit and determination.