8th Grader Invents Electronic Device For His Friend Who Got Struck By Lightning

December 9, 2015

An eighth grader from Loveland, Ohio is working hard this holiday season to give his friend his voice back.

Jacob Smilg programmed a video board to help his friend, Ethan Kadish, communicate.

Ethan was struck by lightning in 2013 - an injury that nearly killed him, leaving him on a slow, wheelchair-bound road to recovery. He can't walk, talk, eat or go to the bathroom on his own.

In November, Ethan made a major breakthrough in communication with the ability to blink his eyes "no" and "yes."

Jacob hopes his device will push Ethan even further.


feel good videoDogs Are Forced To Wear The Things They Steal — And It’s Hilarious

feel good storiesKitties for Sale: How to Choose a Healthy, Happy Kitten

feel good stories25 Unforgettable Things to Do in Chicago

feel good storiesSmall Acts of Kindness That Change a Stranger’s Entire Day

feel good storiesA Man Thanked the Voice of Mario for His Childhood. Charles Martinet’s Response Was Beautiful

feel good storiesConstruction Crew Rescues Kitten From Excavator, Then Gives Her a Job

feel good videoTwo Goats Escape Their Yard and Decide to Catch the Morning Bus

feel good videoMeet Otter, the Kitten in the Tiny Helmet

feel good videoSingle Dad Adopts Girl with Down Syndrome

feel good videoThis Dog Was Banned From a Store for Stealing. The Day He Returned, He Stole Again

feel good videoThese Tiny Birds Look So Angry, It's Adorable