DRIPPING SPRINGS — Following the death of his 13-year-old son, David James made a promise to himself that it wouldn’t be in vain. So, when two women approached him about starting a nonprofit in honor of his son, he jumped at the opportunity.
Peyton James was an imaginative and creative young boy, said James, adding that he was a lover of anime and manga. Born prematurely, he received pure oxygen at birth, which resulted in his teeth being discolored. This, along with his red hair and glasses, led to teasing and, eventually, bullying at school.
Although James and Peyton’s mother took what many would deem the necessary steps, such as taking him to see a doctor, his son lost his battle to mental health. In October 2014, James received news that would change his life: his son had attempted suicide. He died days later.
