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Paralyzed man builds Lego masterpieces with one finger, a thumb and his mouth
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Dave Allgood , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Mingo Graham was injured when he struck a pole at high speed, breaking his C6 vertebra and waking up from a coma months later.
A man who was paralyzed in a motorcycle accident has found a unique way to express his creativity. Mingo Graham was injured when he struck a pole at high speed, breaking his C6 vertebra and waking up from a coma months later. After a period of isolation, Graham began building with Legos at a rehabilitation home in Anchorage.
He has since constructed an extensive collection of Lego sets using only his finger, thumb, and mouth. Further details about Graham's story and his Lego creations are available from the source, including his experiences and techniques for building complex models despite his physical limitations.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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