Born and raised in Topeka, Kansas, Cooper’s upbringing instilled in him a deep-seated value for kindness and helping others. His parents taught him to always strive to be of service and to show kindness to all. This laid the groundwork for him to cultivate a profound appreciation for the dynamics of human connections. Throughout high school Cooper was heavily involved with his local special needs programs and served as a volunteer most summers at Christian Summer Camps, like Young Life…