Born in Kazakhstan, this North Hall High senior got a chance at a better life with sports opportunities and adoptive family - Gainesville Times

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Born in Kazakhstan, this North Hall High senior got a chance at a better life with sports opportunities and adoptive family

Jon Trawick spent the first two years of his life in an orphanage

North Hall High senior swimmer Jon Trawick recently won two gold medals and one silver at the Move United Junior National Paralympics in Denver. Trawick also takes part in power-chair soccer with the North Georgia Screamin' Eagles and wheelchair basketball for Blaze Sports in Atlanta. Photo courtesy Holly Trawick.

North Hall High senior swimmer Jon Trawick recently won two gold medals and one silver at the Move United Junior National Paralympics in Denver. Trawick also takes part in power-chair soccer with the North Georgia Screamin' Eagles and wheelchair basketball for Blaze Sports in Atlanta. Photo courtesy Holly Trawick.

Trojans senior is anchored by programs through BlazeSports, which provides athletic opportunities for children with disabilities.

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