A teenage boy in a wheelchair smiles at the camera while sitting outside on a sunny day, with pink and purple azalea bushes and a wooden bench in the background.

Koltyn Roper

Project Rollway Model

Koltyn’s bio

Meet Koltyn, a 12-year-old from Dawsonville, Georgia, who brings humor, strength, and a love for the outdoors to the rollway! He enjoys spending time with family, fishing, hunting, and hanging out with his girlfriend. Some of his favorite summer memories include fishing and swimming in the river with his siblings. Koltyn loves summer because it gives him more time to be with the people he cares about most. During his time at Shepherd Center, one of his favorite memories was sharing laughs — especially when he was told he had a “mini 7-Eleven” under his table! With three siblings, a love for high-end colognes, and a personality as strong as his spirit, Koltyn brings confidence, resilience, and plenty of laughs wherever he goes!