Meet Dearrious Sparks, a vibrant 17-year-old from Columbus, Georgia, who’s stepping into the spotlight at Project Rollway! After a gunshot injury on June 18, 2023, led to a spinal cord injury, Dearrious has faced challenges with resilience and humor.
Dearrious loves playing basketball and cutting hair. His dream for the future is simple but bold: to be rich. He hopes the Shepherd Center continues to help people just as they helped him.
His favorite Shepherd Center memory? A memorable and funny fall at Lenox Mall. Fun facts about Dearrious? He’s known for his humor, outgoing personality, and hard-working nature.