Community Rallies Around Teenager in Need of Size 23 Shoes
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When Jor’el Bolden was born, his feet were so big his mom couldn't find baby shoes to fit him. He now wears a size 23 wide shoe.
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The 16-year-old has one pair of tight shoes he wears everywhere, making it hard for him to get out and have fun.
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His mom says finding shoes to fit her 6'5", 380-pound son is very difficult. They were lucky to find his current pair on eBay.
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Jor'el struggles to wear shoes like Jordans and Nikes due to his size. He says not having shoes has been "torture."
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A GoFundMe has raised nearly $10,000 to help Jor'el get more shoes. A local business owner plans to get shoes specially made for him.