Delivering my first 3D-printed wheelchair
On August 5, I delivered my first 3D-printed wheelchair to a 21-month-old girl in Utah who was born with cerebral palsy. I spent about 300 hours printing, customizing, and putting it together.
- Date
- Aug 5, 2026
- Place
- Utah
- Built for
- A 21-month-old girl
- Build time
- About 300 hours
- 3D-printed wheelchair
- MakeGood
- In the news
For my first chair, I chose a request from a 21-month-old girl here in Utah who was born with cerebral palsy. I printed every part, customized it for her, and put it together, which took about 300 hours. On August 5, I delivered it to her, and her family didn’t pay anything for it.
Made to grow with her
- Pink accents, because pink is her favorite color
- A removable cupholder and tray table
- Room on the back for heavier medical equipment
- Straps printed in a soft, flexible material
- A footrest and headrest that adjust as she grows
Delivery day
Her family is very private, so I’ve covered their faces.
In the news
ABC4 Utah’s news story is all about this chair.
It combines my two favorite things in life: 3D printing and helping people in need. It just makes sense!