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10-year-old with amputated leg receives special Black Panther themed prosthetic

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Ten-year-old Michael Mack Junior had to have his leg amputated when he was just 11-months-old. Now, he is on a mission to inspire others after his newest inspiration.

Recently, his mother surprised him with a special Black Panther themed prosthetic leg. His mother asked a tattoo artist to draw up the special superhero design.

With his new leg, Mack plans to share his excitement with others and become a spokesperson for amputees.

"It'd be good to just help kids out in need who also have this kind of stuff," Mack said. "Amputee kids, they can pretty much do anything."