DETROIT (WXYZ) — A 13-year-old from Arkansas, who has an extremely rare genetic condition, is getting a pair of custom-designed shoes built in Detroit, specifically for her feet — and her future.
Watch Demetrios Sanders’ video report:
Addisyn Lumpkin of Jonesboro, Arkansas, was diagnosed with Weaver-Smith syndrome at age 3. The condition causes bone overgrowth, including rapid increases in height and foot size. There are only around 51 documented cases in the world.
At 13, Addisyn stands 6 feet 5 inches tall and wears a men’s size 22 shoe. The condition causes her physical pain and makes everyday tasks difficult…