Isaac

Isaac first heard about Angel City Sports throughout the Abilities Expo in Downtown Los Angeles back in 2022. 

Isaac has Hanhart Syndrome; he was born with no femurs on both legs and no humerus on the right arm. His left arm is fused with his elbow so he cannot bend his arm. He could walk with a brace and a walker with assistance but isn’t comfortable doing so. 

“Before Isaac joined Angel City Sports, he was shy and not willing to participate,” says his mom Celene. “Since he started attending Angel City Sports, Isaac’s personality has changed, and he has a different outlook on achieving his sports goals in every clinic he attends. He learns more and gets better.” 

Through Angel City Sports, Isaac feels included and being part of a team is important because it teaches athletes like him that anything is possible. The sky’s the limit and there is no obstacle he cannot overcome. 

In 2025, Isaac attended the Angel City Sports Junior Adaptive Sports camp in San Diego. His mom witnessed so much joy in him from the week of Camp, however to participate, they drove back and forth from San Bernardino to San Diego each of the 5 days of Camp because the cost of travel and amenities like lodging can be so expensive. 

“Transportation can be a barrier for participation because of the distance. Being a single mom is tough because Isaac relies on me to go to every event and as a parent, I do my best to get him to these events. I understand parents when they want to take their kid to a clinic or event, but do not have the funds as travel is costly from gas, lodging, and food for the road. Travel, even regionally in Southern California can be a barrier that we could better overcome with assistance from an Angel City Sports Athlete Travel Fund,” says Celene, Isaac’s mom. 

Isaac’s goal is to get better in wheelchair basketball at every clinic he attends.  He is improving with his dribble, and he is doing really well. The only thing he asks is for Angel City Sports to continue to have wheelchair clinics because they are very helpful. 

“Angel City Sports means the world to us because without them we didn’t know how to get a sports wheelchair or how to get involved in a sport and be active. I appreciate everything Angel City Sports does for the disabled community,” says Celene. 

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