Jade calegory biography

Remember Mac and Me, the 1988 sci-fi comedy that divided audiences with its uncanny resemblance to E.T.?

While the film itself may remain a pop-culture curiosity, the story of its young star, Jade Calegory, deserves a second look. This is not just a tale of Hollywood’s fleeting fame, but a testament to resilience, reinvention, and finding artistic expression beyond the silver screen.

Background Info:

Born and raised in Dana Point, Ca, Jade was born with spina bifida, a condition that confined him to a wheelchair.

Despite his disability, Jade has achieved a lot at a young age – he acted on the soap opera General Hospital, trains for 10km races in his wheelchair, and is a national spokesman for the Easter Seals Friends Who Care campaign.

He mentioned in the past that at a young age he stopped feeling spity about his condition and when he was 8, he said he was glad he had the disability instead