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NY Giants Host Bergen Boy Whose Wheelchair Was Stolen
Courtney Machiri, who suffers from cerebral palsy, had his wheelchair stolen from outside his apartment complex last month.
A Leonia teenager with cerebral palsy whose wheelchair was stolen got to attend a New York Giants game Thursday in his new, motorized wheelchair.
Courtney Machiri was given a new motorized wheelchair after Michael Peralta, 18, allegedly stole his other one and took it for a "joyride," last month.
Detective Michael Jennings reached out to the Giants to see if Machiri, who is a huge Giants fan, could attend their training camp and meet some of the players, police said.
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Courtney and his family also attended the Giants' preseason game against the New England Patriots Thursday. The Giants won 17-9.
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Here is a video of Machiri trying out his new wheelchair.
Email: daniel.hubbard@patch.com
Related: Motorized Wheelchair Stolen From 14-Year-Old With Cerebral Palsy Found, Man Arrested: Police
Photo: YouTube video screenshot
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