by Mike Matzinger
Meet Stacy Mitchell II, a junior at Cedar Hill High School and now a proud Eagle Scout.
Stacy’s journey has been nothing short of remarkable. Diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, he lost the ability to walk at 12. More recently, he’s been undergoing treatment for brain cancer. Despite these challenges, Stacy never gave up on his goal.
While going through radiation and chemotherapy, Stacy organized his Eagle Scout service project with the help of almost 30 of his fellow scouts — repainting handicap parking lines, replacing signs, and improving accessibility at his church.
Last week, his determination was recognized when he received his Eagle Scout badge.
Stacy’s words say it best: “There are other boys around the world that are like me. I want to inspire those kids to be like me. Don’t let anything put you down.”
Congratulations, Stacy, of your remarkable journey and the inspiration you are to all of Scouting and beyond.