FULL SPECTRUM
An 11-year-old boy with autism and a bright future has won a full scholarship to Florida Memorial University. Carter Bonas, who's already a golfer, is the founder and owner of a clothing line and a vitamin-water product line.
Bonas is making his mark in the golf community and received the scholarship offer at the South Florida HBCU Golf Classic. He's not bad at golf either and has already developed a great swing.
“'This young man is very special. He touched my life in a way that he doesn’t even know. He hit the ball better than any kid that I’ve ever seen and better than how half of you hit the ball," William McCormick, founder of the tournament, told a room full of golfers.
Carter wrote, "Not only did I place 2nd! I was awarded a 4-year scholarship to attend college! See you in 6 years (or less) to get that business degree to take Spectrum Golf to the next level!"
Carter was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome when he was just a 1-year-old. Carter doesn't like
physical touch and it limited his social skills. He was struggling with symptoms and was often bullied by his classmates...READ MORE