A Georgetown family is receiving national attention after a local 12-year-old was surprised with a custom bionic arm.
According to published reports, Kai Pollnitz, a Georgetown-area middle school student born without his right hand, received a custom prosthetic arm funded by famous Youtuber, MrBeast.
The surprise took place during what Kai believed was a routine medical appointment in Central Texas.
The prosthetic was created by Open Bionics, a company specializing in advanced bionic limbs. Reporting indicates the arm was customized specifically for Kai, both functionally and visually, allowing him greater independence in everyday activities such as sports, school tasks, and self-care.
Coverage from KXAN and other outlets notes that Kai’s family had previously explored prosthetic options, but access and cost were significant barriers. MrBeast’s involvement removed those obstacles, providing the device at no cost to the family.
The story has been reported by multiple media outlets, including KXAN, with details confirmed by Open Bionics.
Congratulations, Kai!
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