Wicked Awesome Wishes and Lady Jane’s Transform Kitchen for Local Family in Need

Thanks to the generosity of Wicked Awesome Wishes and Lady Jane’s, Sherry and Eugene Cotton, along with their grandson Jaxson, have received an update on their kitchen, a gift that supports both safety and daily functionality for their family.

Sherry and Eugene are the primary caregivers for their grandson Jaxson, a young boy with Autism, ADHD, and who is non-verbal. Jaxson is full of energy and curiosity, but his unique needs pose everyday challenges, especially in a home not designed for safety or accessibility.

Their old kitchen, located in a narrow galley-style layout, had serious limitations. The stove protrudes past the doorway, leaving it dangerously accessible from the dining room. Jaxson, not understanding the dangers of heat, often stood at the wall and touched the stove putting him at constant risk of burns or serious injury. The layout also prevented safe and simultaneous use of both the stove and refrigerator, making meal prep especially difficult and unsafe.

In this older home, built long before modern building codes prioritized accessibility or child safety, the Cottons were desperate for help. Their greatest wish was a safer environment where they could begin teaching Jaxson essential life skills , tailored to his abilities without putting him in harm’s way.

 Wicked Awesome Wishes and Lady Jane’s stepped in to completely renovate the kitchen. The new layout prioritizes safety, accessibility, and functionality, giving Sherry and Eugene the tools they need to care for Jaxson in a more secure, supportive space.