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Matters of the Heart…Doncarry Sherlock

By Sheila A. McLaughlin It became his passion which has led to a successful
Donovan Sherlock and Debbie McNeill are caring, business venture. Sherlock’s love of playing video
compassionate parents with nothing but love for their son, games, has given him the honor of making a custom
Doncarry Sherlock. They were grateful to witness him rug for the well-known YouTuber, “FlightReacts” (FTC
walk across the stage and graduate from Westover High Flight). To relax, he spends time enjoying his fishing
School in 2024. At the age of seven, he was diagnosed hobby.
with a rare heart disease that almost took his life. Today, McNeill tearfully reflects upon the day when her
he is a thriving eighteen year old entrepreneur. son was airlifted from Cape Fear Valley Health Sys-
McNeill admits that at one point in her life she al- tem to Duke Children’s Hospital to undergo heart sur-
most allowed negative thoughts to intrude her mind and gery at the young age of nine. She states, “In addi-
cause her to think that her son would not make it. Yet, tion to my son’s situation, I experienced the devas-
she held on to her faith and belief that God would bring tating loss of my mother just eight days later! De-
Doncarry through one of the most challenging periods spite being a child going through a health journey,
in his life. Her prayers were answered and her precious my baby was there to support me and I love him for
son is a miracle who makes his parents proud every day. being such an amazing son and caring brother to
According to McNeill, “Having a child with a heart his older sister.”
disease is a roller coaster that we ride, but Doncarry McNeill states, “Upon turning eighteen,
has opened our eyes to a whole new world—one we Doncarry got a tattoo covering his forearm. He
would like to share with everyone! His parents desire chose ‘God gives his biggest battles to his stron-
to uplift others who have experienced a life altering di- Doncarry Sherlock gest soldiers’ which is such a testimony of his brav-
agnosis and let them know that they can make it. McNeill ery and strength.”Doncarry’s parents are elated to see
adds, “Our son has gone through a rough journey, but spend time with Cam Newton and the players their son succeed. They are supportive of his ambi-
through it all, he has been humble, loving, kind and which was a dream come true! tions and motivate him to keep reaching his goals.
respectful.” Being a child battling hospital trips was In observance of the anniversary of Sherlock’s tri-
Sherlock always wanted to become a football player, daunting, but young Sherlock was a warrior and umphant victory over heart disease, and in memory of
but his heart condition would not allow him to pursue did not complain. He faced every tough moment, her mother, McNeill is planning to host a special cel-
that goal. In 2016, The Carolina Panthers and Make-A- showing true resilience. He is a real hero in his ebration.
Wish Foundation granted his wish to be the team’s di- parents’ eyes! Despite the obstacles, he man- You can order Doncarry Sherlock custom turf
rector of practice for a day. He had the opportunity to aged to put his thoughts into designing turf rugs. rugs and follow him on Instagram Rugoffdon.

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