The Sport Factory

For over a decade The Sport Factory has been coaching athletes from junior to senior and from beginner to professional using a simple formula; pursue coaching excellence with the same determination and vigor that you would athletic success.  For more information visit www.sportfactory.com

The Sport Factory will build a bike for Tim Beighley

Timothy “Tim” Beighley was born September 21, 1993 in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida while his parents were on vacation. Tim was born at 28 weeks and weighed 2lb, 7 oz. Within hours Tim was transferred to the neo-natal unit at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola. There his parents learned that Tim had suffered brain hemorrhages. On a grade of 1 to 4, with 4 being the worst, Tim had a grade 3 bleed on the left and a grade 4 on the right. The doctors did not offer much hope that Tim would survive, and if he did, he would not have a good quality of life. Tim has had many surgeries since that time, with the first one being at 3 days. Tim has Cerebral Palsy, Scoliosis and Hydrocephalus. Through all of this, Tim has made great strides. He requires much care and many hours of therapy. Tim is now a rising 10th grader at Lassiter High School in Marietta, Ga. He is in regular classes with parapro support. Tim is active in the Lassiter Chorus and enjoys being at the football games. He is also very active in his church youth group. Tim is the #1 Braves Fan! He attends the games when he can and watches them on TV. He likes meeting the players and getting autographs. He also loves being outdoors and on the move. From his first powerchair at 3 and his modified electric Jeep, Tim is continually on the go. Tim loves life and loves the freedom to be able to get out and be with others.

Tim has a great sense of humor. He likes to call his therapists “physical terrorists”. Once Tim graduates, his top career choices (this month) are to be a Braves manager or a cast member at Disney World. Did I mention he likes Disney World? (Almost as much as the Braves) Tim has a bright future ahead of him. He will always require assistance and therapy to help keep his muscles strong and flexible, but there is nothing he cannot overcome.

100% of the funds have been raised and our bike has been presented!!