Hope For Mattie

Tag: World Cerebral Palsy Day

  • Embrace it

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    This year has gone by in a blur. Starting with an eye surgery this past January, countless therapy sessions (162 just this year alone), meeting a life coach and now ending with another surgery in December. This is our life. Welcome. Mattie had a surgery called SPML almost 2 years ago. Only 2 doctors in…

  • World Cerebral Palsy Day

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    Today is World Cerebral Palsy Day, a day that’s all about ideas that will change the world for people with cerebral palsy. “Last year’s winners include a designer walker and a spill-proof cup. I have an idea—but the thing is, it already exists. The concept: More research for cerebral palsy. Some 17 million people across the world…

  • What exactly is cerebral palsy? How does this effect Mattie?

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    Today is World Cerebral Palsy Day, the first one of its kind. To me this is a day to spread awareness, love, and hope. I know that most people don’t know what cerebral palsy really is. Heck, I didn’t really know until Mattie was diagnosed with PVL. Mattie has been diagnosed as having moderate spastic…

  • World Cerebral Palsy Day – September 4th

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    With the first annual World Cerebral Palsy Day fast approaching, I know you are wondering how you can participate and help Mattie. For those of you who work in an office or administrative setting where business attire is the norm, dressin down for charity could be just the project for you!! Tell your employer why…