Teen with Cerebral Palsy Creates $2M Hot Sauce Brand “Crippling Hot Sauce”

A teenager living with cerebral palsy has cooked up a recipe for success, transforming a high school business project once deemed “unrealistic” into a thriving hot sauce company with $2 million in sales.

Drew Davis, founder of Crippling Hot Sauce, isn’t just building a business; he’s challenging perceptions and giving back.

Initially selling just 120 bottles to family and friends, Crippling Hot Sauce has exploded onto the scene.

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Two years after its conception, the sauce is now available online and in local grocery stores.

This rapid growth meant a move from Drew’s parents’ kitchen to a commercial manufacturer, and the company now employs 12 people, including Drew’s childhood best friend.

Drew, a former straight-A student who received a B-minus for his initial business plan, has embraced the challenge.

Cerebral palsy, a condition affecting over 764,000 people in the U.S., makes everyday tasks difficult.

Drew said: “Life with Cerebral Palsy? It’s like living on hard mode.

“Every task, big or small, becomes an epic quest. But guess what? I’m here to prove that challenges are just opportunities in disguise.”

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This mindset is the driving force behind the company. “But let me tell you, that’s just a detail in my story, not the whole plot,” Drew says of his condition. “I refuse to let CP define me.

“We’re here to show the world that dreams don’t care about your limitations.

“You’ve got a goal? Dive in, give it your all, and watch the magic happen.”

Drew has committed to making a difference in the lives of others with cerebral palsy and donates 5% of every bottle sold to cerebral palsy research. His company donated $22,000 last year.