Dave Githutu is an 18-year-old of few words. He is small in stature, but has the will of a giant.
Githutu, who has Down Syndrome, is a Milton High School student and a Special Olympics Powerlifting athlete.
Last April, the 110-pounder qualified for the Amateur World Powerlifting Congress championship in England, where he will participate with non-disabled lifters in his weight class.
Githutu’s coach, Josh Porter, recently started a Go-Fund Me campaign titled, Team Dave Goes to England, to help raise $5,000 for airline travel and hotel accommodations for him and Githutu. The weightlifter’s mother, Esther Githutu, and grandmother also plan to make the trip. The event is not affiliated with the high school or the Special Olympics.
In addition, Lucky’s Burger and Brew in Roswell will host a fundraiser during it’s annual live music, End of Summer Bash, Saturday at 5 p.m.
Source: Special Olympics teen advances to UK weightlifting championships