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My name is Adil Boutahli. I am a survivor, professional wheelchair tennis athlete, and motivational speaker. In 2014, my life changed forever when I was shot 1

    ❤️ My Journey Is Not Over — I Still Need Your Support! In 2014, I was shot 12 times while working. I survived a coma, paralysis, and years of challenges that changed my life forever. But I refused to give up. Today, I am a wheelchair tennis athlete competing internationally, turning my pain into strength and my struggles into dreams. My next milestone is the 2027 international tennis season. I need your support to continue competing, traveling, and representing hope for others facing disabilities. Every donation brings me closer to my dream. Every share helps my story reach someone who may be able to help. To everyone who has donated, shared, or encouraged me: THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART! ❤️ Please donate or share my GoFundMe. Together, we can make the impossible possible. https://gofund.me/1dd0c2171 I survived for a reason. Now I’m fighting for my future.

    My name is Adil Boutahli , and I’m from New Jersey. My life changed forever when I was shot 12 times while working at a convenience store. I spent weeks in a coma and over a year in the hospital fighting to survive and recover. Today, I am paralyze

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    My name is Adil Boutahli, and I’m from New Jersey. My life changed forever when I was shot 12 times while working at a convenience store. I spent weeks in a coma and over a year in the hospital fighting to survive and recover. Today, I am paralyzed

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    If you can’t donate, you can still make a huge impact by sharing my story. One share can reach someone who believes in this journey and wants to help.

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    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.