LAKEWOOD, Colo. -- When 7NEWS aired the story about a special-needs swing that was stolen out of a Thornton boy's back yard, dozens of viewers wanted to help.

One of those viewers was 15-year-old Courtney Erker from Green Mountain High School. She told her teacher that she wanted to raise enough money to get Micah a new swing. Micah Desplinter has cerebral palsey and is confined to a wheelchair.

"That afternoon, we called Channel 7. The very next day, they told us that the swing had been taken care of and Micah's needs had been met," said GMHS teacher Colleen Owens.

Even though Micah's swing had been replaced, it made Erker think about all of the other special-needs kids in the Denver-metro area.

"I think it's really important that kids with all abilities are able to go into any park and be able to swing or use the equipment. There are very few parks in Lakewood and in Colorado that kids with special needs and their families can go and really use the equipment and have fun with the rest of the kids too," said Erker.

Erker is now raising money for two swings that will go into Kent Knudson Park in Lakewood.

"She's one of those kids where if there's a need, she's there and she'll be on top of it," said Owens.

The efforts of one student have now spread through the high school and an entire community.

"One student's passion started all of this and wouldn't it be great to see communities all around the Denver area and elsewhere meet this need?" asked Owens.

For more information on Swing 4 Change or if you'd like to help, contact Owens at cdowens@jeffco.k12.co.us.