Health Law

Kelly's Kidz Helps Children with Cerebral Palsy

According to six year old Maggie Hermann's mother, Kelly, her daughter's cerebral palsy  has in no way slowed her down.
 
 'She's just a normal little kid except that she's got cerebral palsy,' Kelly tells reporters.

Maggie has been confined to a special wheelchair and is just like any other child full of energy and hope for the future. The only problem is, the chair Maggie is required to use costs a hefty amount of money. Specialized wheelchairs made for those with cerebral palsy and other disabilities like Maggie's can cost as much as $30,000.
 
Family Makes Effort to Give Back

Although Kelly and Dave Hermann are fortunate enough to be capable of providing this chair for their daughter, they were eager to "give back" and help other families with children who have cerebral palsy but are not able to afford specialized wheelchairs and other equipment.
 
This is why they decided to launch Kelly's Kidz, a foundation which has been designed to help other families cope with the challenges that often come when caring for disabled family members.

Kelly's Kidz was reportedly launched in 2008 and since then the Hermann's have been able to raise over $75,000.

Boy with Cerebral Palsy Benefits from Foundation
 
One such child who has benefited from Kelly's Kidz is five-year-old Joshua Dragston, who is also living with cerebral palsy.

'Joshua is a 5 year old 23-week preemie who has cerebral palsy with dystonia. He's very involved physically but cognitively he's very aware," explains Joshua's mother Christine.

Kelly's Kidz has picked up the Dragston's deductible for their supplemental insurance. A gift that will be huge to a family who is currently in the process of converting their home so it can be handicap accessible.

According to the many families who are involved with Kelly's Kidz, money isn't the only benefit they've received. The parents of children living with cerebral palsy and other disabilities are also give the opportunity to compare notes and talk about their experiences with one another.

'As many families as we can help with the money we can provide, that's what we're looking to do,' says Kelly Hermann.

Full post as published by Cerebral Palsy Law Blog on October 23, 2009 (boomark / email).