"They just woke me up. They said, 'Put your cap and gown on.' " Autman was guided down the hallway of the hospital, his parents helping him along the way, to a room filled with his tea...
"He never wavered in trying hard," Autman said. "He had to try harder than the other children." Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on th...
"He didn't just graduate, he got a heart transplant," Shwaish added to the station. "Five days ago. ...We found a wonderful heart for him, just recently, from a very generous donor....
San Jacinto College in the fall. "I could not have done this by myself," Autman added, speaking with the outlet. "I don't think anybody could have done this. This is all a culmination ...