HIGHLAND PARK – Cooper Roberts went to the Highland Park Fourth of July parade with his family, excited to celebrate the day. However, after a gunman opened fire on the parade – shooting 8-year-old Cooper in the chest – he was left paralyzed from the waist down.

To show Cooper the community supports him and is cheering him on throughout his recovery process, Senator Morrison is collecting store bought and handmade cards that she will then deliver to Cooper’s family.

“Almost everyone in the community has been thinking about and cheering on Cooper throughout his recovery process,” said Morrison. “He’s doing much better, but still has a long way to go. Let’s show him how many people care.”

Cooper was recently transferred to a rehabilitation facility after almost a month in pediatric intensive care.

Any person – no matter how old or where they live – is encouraged to send a card for Cooper to 43 Highwood Ave., Highwood, 60040. Drop offs are also welcome. Morrison encourages people to share this opportunity with their friends and family – as no amount of cards is too many.

People with questions can contact Morrison’s office at 847-945-5200.