“But, Mommy, I don’t have to go!” That was little 5-year-old me, trying to get my way out of sitting on my potty chair until I went, “poo.” “No, Jen.” “You need to sit and try to poo.” Mommy saw some in your big-girl pants. You need to try to go more in the potty.” […]
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Sunshine Baby – Meet Raelynn
Chris and Abby Huff fostered and then adopted their daughter Raelynn, who lives with severe spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy. They started a website and YouTube channel to share their ray of sunshine with the world. They hope parents, family, and individuals with cerebral palsy and other childhood disabilities will benefit from following Raelynn and seeing […]
Missouri Family Awarded $34 Million for Quadriplegia, Cerebral Palsy
The Kendrick family’s legal battle began in 2014 when Brody was born with a brain injury and later diagnosed with quadriplegic cerebral palsy. Brody will live with severe disabilities and need care for the rest of his life. His family took the hospital to court and won $34 million for his ongoing care. Hypoxic Brain […]
Australian Study Proves Safety of Using Sibling Umbilical Cord Cells to Treat Cerebral Palsy
Umbilical cords are rich in valuable stem cells, the cells that can transform into nearly any type of cell. Research into using stem cells is ongoing but has already proven useful in treating many conditions, from cancer to autoimmune disorders. A recent trial from Australia recently proved that using a sibling’s cord stem cells to […]
How Two Loving Parents’ Invention Enabled Their Daughter with Cerebral Palsy to Experience More
The inspiring story of Paul and Carolynne LaRue and their journey to create a safe and reliable heating solution for their daughter who lives with Cerebral Palsy. “Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.” – Albert Einstein Human nature pushes us to look for solutions to care for our loved ones, some […]
Family of Baby with Cerebral Palsy Wins Record Medical Malpractice Verdict
A Jackson County, Missouri jury recently returned a record-setting verdict amount for the family of a baby born with cerebra palsy. The award, more than $20 million, is the largest verdict ever given for medical negligence in the Kansas City area. The jury determined that the doctor was negligent in making the errors that resulted […]