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Last night, we told you how the doctors at Shriners Hospital for Children In Philadelphia were able to successfully remove the bullet that was lodged in Kyron Green’s neck. 

He’s the 11-year-old who has been having a very challenging recovery after being innocently shot in May of this year by a gunman who was aiming at his adult target. 

But, things have improved drastically for him and his mother, Marsha Belisle, who’s currently in Philadelphia with him, while he seeks specialized medical attention at Shriners. 

Their trip to the US was made possible through a partnership between the World Pediatric Project Belize and Shriners Hospital in Philadelphia. Milagro Garel, the local representative for World Pediatric Project Belize, told us today that Kyron will be getting a full evaluation by the specialists at Shriners Hospital. He and his family will learn what his recovery and his quality of life will look like, now that the bullet has been removed. There is still uncertainty about whether or not he’ll be able to regain any mobility, or possibly walk again. But if there is a chance, he’s being given the best opportunity at this time.

The intention is for him to remain in Philadelphia as long as is needed to get him as much physical therapy and rehabilitation services as possible. He will also get a specialized wheelchair.

The trip is free of cost for his family, and the expenses are being covered by the World Pediatric Project, which will continue to foot to bill for as long as necessary.