After choking on a grape four years ago, an eight-year-old child from Metro is facing serious obstacles in his life. Sincere Spann’s family is sharing their painful experience to raise awareness about the risks of giving grapes to young children.

Sincere was only four years old at the time of the occurrence. At home, he was eating grapes when one became trapped in his throat, causing him to gulp for air. Towanda Harris, his mother’s aunt, immediately attempted to do the Heimlich maneuver. Despite their best attempts, Sincere’s brain was deprived of oxygen for four minutes, resulting in a traumatic brain injury that irrevocably altered his life.

Sincere continues to endure considerable obstacles despite several medical procedures. He is unable to walk, talk, or communicate efficiently, and his consciousness level stays low. Sincere’s family is sharing his tale in the hopes of preventing future catastrophes, and they are urging people to take their warnings seriously.

For his family, Sincere’s path has been arduous. Jushaylian Spann, his mother, had to quit her job to care for him full-time. She recently had another setback when she got in a car accident, which resulted in the total loss of her only vehicle, which she used to transport Sincere. Harris responded by starting a GoFundMe effort to raise funds for a disability-accessible van. The family has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love, with more than $8,000 raised thus far.

This tragic incident serves as a reminder for parents and caregivers to exercise caution when feeding young children foods like grapes, hot dogs, and popcorn. Such seemingly harmless items can pose a choking hazard, with potentially fatal consequences. It is essential to share this warning with everyone you know to help prevent similar incidents and ensure the safety of our little ones.