While battling a nervous system disorder, Akhi has maintained his positive energy and trademark smile, and he is well-known throughout his New Orleans neighborhood for his caring and friendly personality. Akhi chose his wish for an adaptive tricycle after he was unable to join his friends in a local bike event because he did not have one that was suited to his unique physical needs.

On August 27, at his home in Central City, New Orleans, Make-A-Wish surprised Akhi with his new tricycle and a new, custom bike rack, installed by the Young Leadership Council as part of it's “Where Ya Rack” initiative.  Members of the group NOLA Social Ride were there dressed in superhero costumes (because Akhi loves superheroes!).  Then, under escort from the New Orleans Police Department, a “motorcade” of vehicles with Akhi and his family, as well as the members of NOLA Social Ride on bicycles, made a 2.5-mile trip down St. Charles Avenue to the Gumbel Fountain at Audubon Park where Akhi took his first ride on his new trike! Thank you to all of our community partners who made this wish so special!