Event planned for Timothy Robinson

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Timothy Robinson is back in Mobile after being in therapy for the past three months. The high school student is recovering from a brain injury he suffered during a football game. A special event has been planned for him.

Love and encouragement are all around Timothy Robinson. He is home for the second time since entering rehab in Atlanta. This trip home is a special one.

"He'll be able to see there are so many people behind him that love him and are supporting him 100%," Timothy's mother, Evelyn McGhee said.

As an active member of the Kappa League and step team, his brothers and many other people are also by his side.

"We teach in the Kappa League to support one another," Kappa League Advisor, Carl Cunningham said. 

Cunningham said the organization joined with BAM, Black Active Men, to host a gospel fest in Timothy's honor.

"This event is an opportunity for people to come out not only to enjoy the gospel and Kappa League Step Team, but to donate and support Timothy and his family. Timothy and his family have always been a support system for the young men in the Kappa League," Cunningham added.

"He's excited because that's family. This just makes it even better," McGhee said.

Timothy has been beaming from ear to ear since he heard about the benefit.

McGhee said the funds will help Timothy finish with his recovery. Only a special van can accommodate Timothy. The family has to rent it weekly and it's a steep price.

"We're paying almost $600 a week to rent a van for him. His personal care needs run about $200 a week and medicine runs about $300 a month," added McGhee.

The family continues to go to great lengths to get Tim back to 100%. He's been in outpatient care and does about five hours of therapy everyday.

"We're working with the muscles in his jaws so that he can once again be able to use his teeth and tongue and be able to talk again," said McGhee.

Timothy has his own driving force to succeed, and he will with his family and community's help.

The benefit is being held Sunday, March 7, at 4 p.m. at the Bishop State Central Campus Auditorium.