Dad Creates Extraordinary Halloween Costumes In Order To Help Kids In Wheelchairs

Oct 29, 2020 by apost team

There are many ways to be a devoted dad. Many fathers choose to coach Little League or youth soccer, while others join in to build stuff with Legos. One of the most important things about being a good father is taking the time to make your children happy.

One father in Oregon recently went viral for how he has made his children feel loved. Ryan Weimer is a father who is responsible for making some of the coolest Halloween costumes you have ever seen.

While many parents do spend a lot of time making their child's Halloween costume, Weimer takes it to a whole other level. His costumes have also inspired many people all over the country. This story from 2014 is sure to tug at your heartstrings. 

Ryan Weimer is a father who has an immense love for his children. Like any father, he would do almost anything to make his children happy. Weimer has three children, and his son Keaton has Spinal Muscular Atrophy, reports Today. This condition leads people to be wheelchair-bound, which can have several drawbacks in a world that isn't always catering to the needs of disabled individuals.

The disability is evident especially during Halloween for children. While other kids get to put on a costume and create the illusion that they are their favorite superhero, cartoon character, or idol, the mirage only goes so far for those in a wheelchair. Children in wheelchairs feel very different from their other classmates when they don't get the same opportunity. Ryan wanted to do something so that his son would also enjoy celebrating the joy of Halloween, he told Today. 

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The film How to Train Your Dragon is a hit among many children, and Keaton was no different. Creative inspiration took hold of Ryan and he decided he was going to incorporate his son's wheelchair into his Halloween costume.

Weimer put in hours of work into the design and in the end, he transformed his son's wheelchair into Toothless, the dragon from the film. His son rode on top of Toothless dressed as Hiccup, the young Viking who befriends the dragon in the film. The wheelchair was nowhere to be seen.

Naturally, people were stunned by the incredible costume. In the video, you can see the Toothless Halloween costume and imagine the hours that Weimer put into it. Weimer was overwhelmed by the response to his work. He began to realize that he could help many children in wheelchairs enjoy Halloween in the same way.

Because of his desire to make his son feel included in the Halloween holiday, Weimer came up with the idea for his nonprofit company, Magic Wheelchair. This nonprofit company is devoted to assisting children in getting Halloween costumes like the ones he made his child.

The process is time-consuming. It takes 100 to 200 hours to make each costume, but to Weimer, it is worth it. He says that when his kids are wearing their costumes, they are "superstars." People don't look at them with sadness or pity. They are allowed to feel included, even if it is just for one day.

This story reminds us of how love can inspire us. This dad's love for his son inspired him to go above and beyond for his family, and in turn, created a ripple effect of bringing joy to many other children that want to feel included. It's incredible to be reminded of how powerful love can be.

What did you think of the costumes you saw in this video? Show this video to all the dads in your life and let us know which of the costumes you thought was most impressive.