If you are looking for someone who can make your entire day with one grin, meet Hall. At five years old he is already full of personality. He does not just walk into a room but rolls in like his favorite toy truck: full throttle and ready for fun.

Hall is one half of a dynamic twin duo, and while he and his brother Barrett may be opposite in many ways, their bond is one for the books. From early morning giggles to backseat sibling debates, these two keep their household lively. 

Born with Down syndrome, Hall came into the world needing to spend time in the NICU and undergoing multiple GI surgeries. Since then, he has worked hard to find his voice. Early on, Hall communicated through sign language and a device. Today he is telling jokes, singing songs, and giving his family a new favorite sound: his own words. As a student at the Meyer Center in Greenville, SC, his days are filled with therapy, play, and so much progress.
Hall’s favorite things are swimming, dancing, and lining up his cars and trucks (knowing every detail about each one). He is also a sock connoisseur, the sillier the better, and has been known to break into impromptu dance parties in the kitchen.

This year brought a new title for Hall: big brother. And he wears it like a badge of honor. Baby Edward has no shortage of help when Hall’s around, and watching him take on this new role has made his parents proud in ways they cannot quite describe.

Hall has taught his family what it really means to slow down, to laugh at the little things, and to celebrate the wins. His mom was inspired to start KIND of the Upstate, a nonprofit rooted in inclusion, simply because of the way Hall shows up in the world: open-hearted, unbothered by limits, and always ready with a high-five.

This is Hall: a whole lot of joy packed into one kid-sized frame. And wherever he goes next? You can bet he is getting there in style, with the windows down and the music turned up loud.