Hudson was born with a rare genetic defect. Both of his legs below the knees were misshapen and turned backwards. But that didn’t stop him from learning to walk – on his knees.
Born to Move: How Hudson Defied the Impossible
Living in the remote Miskito Coast, his family had limited access to medical attention. But in late 2024 family members brought 11-year-old Hudson to clinic day, during the annual visit of the US-based orthopedic surgical group, Operation Rainbow. With the assurance that FAKS Foundation would assist Hudson with prosthetic devices, the family agreed to have both of his nonfunctional, lower legs amputated.
He performed extensive physical therapy and limb preparation prior to fitting his prostheses.
It takes a tremendous amount of energy and muscle strength to effectively walk with one above-the-knee (AK) prosthesis. With two, it is almost unimaginable. But Hudson attacked the all-important physical therapy with the same cheerful enthusiasm and athleticism which he throws at everything in his life.
Balance and muscle strength did not come easy. Helped along the way with walkers, crutches and canes, in early 2026, he walks tall with confidence. He has become an accomplished wheelchair basketball player. He’s about to take the court with that wheelchair permanently in the closet.
