Help Adil Boutahli Reach His Paralympic Dream — Los Angeles 2028 From Surviving 12 Gunshots to Pursuing a Dream on the World Stage My name is Adil Boutahli, and I am a wheelchair tennis athlete based in New Jersey, competing in USTA Middle States and international tournaments. My greatest ambition is to qualify for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games. On January 10, 2014, my life changed forever. While working at a convenience store, I became the victim of a violent shooting and was shot 12 times. I spent three weeks in a coma, followed by approximately 10 months of hospitalization and intensive rehabilitation. The injuries left me with an L2–L3 spinal cord injury and changed my life permanently. But despite everything I endured, I refused to give up on my future. A Second Chance Through Tennis Wheelchair tennis gave me something I thought I had lost: hope, confidence, independence, and a reason to keep moving forward. Today, I compete in wheelchair tennis tournaments across the United States and internationally, continually working to improve my performance and world ranking. Every time I enter a tennis court, I am reminded that my story did not end in 2014. It was the beginning of a new chapter. My Next Goal: The 2027 International Tennis Season My immediate priority is preparing for the 2027 season, participating in more international competitions, improving my ITF world ranking, and continuing my journey toward the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games. However, competing internationally requires significant financial resources. As a wheelchair athlete, accessible travel, specialized equipment, and professional training create additional expenses. Your donations will directly support: * Tournament registration and competition fees * ✈️ Flights, accessible transportation, and accommodations * International tournaments and ranking opportunities * Private coaching and professional athletic training * ♿ Specialized wheelchair tennis equipment and maintenance Your Support Can Make a Difference I am reaching out to friends, family, businesses, organizations, and generous individuals who believe in second chances. I am also welcoming corporate sponsorships and business partnerships to help make this journey possible. Every donation brings me one step closer to competing at the highest level. If you are unable to contribute financially, sharing my GoFundMe campaign is another meaningful way to support my dream. More Than a Tennis Dream This journey is about much more than sports. It is about surviving a tragedy, rebuilding a life, and showing others facing disabilities that their dreams still matter. I survived 12 gunshots. I survived a coma. I survived months of rehabilitation. And today, I am fighting for something greater than what happened to me. I cannot change my past, but with determination, hard work, and your support, I can continue building my future. Thank You for Believing in Me ❤️ To everyone who has donated, shared my story, or offered words of encouragement, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your kindness reminds me that I am not pursuing this dream alone. Please consider donating and sharing my campaign. Together, we can turn a story of survival into a story of achievement. Support my journey: https://gofund.me/1dd0c2171 With sincere gratitude, Adil Boutahli Wheelchair Tennis Athlete | New Jersey, USA Road to Los Angeles 2028.