Martrell Stevens, 22, wheelchair basketball prodigy and 2025 FISU Bronze medalist, spent an uplifting Dolton afternoon donating backpacks and school supplies to local kids. A Bulls jersey, signed by Coby White, and a ball autographed by White capped a moment that highlighted resilience after a 2008 shooting left him paralyzed. Stevens envisions a 2028 Paralympic run and a Chicago nonprofit to keep giving back.

Beyond the ceremony, Stevens spoke about teamwork and adapting to life’s changes, as activist Andrew Holmes praised his work ethic. The event carried a civic seal with a mayoral proclamation, underscoring his world-spanning journey in wheelchair basketball and his steady climb from adversity to community leadership.