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Jacobs Challenge
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Hello, my name is Jacob Kennedy and I am 9 years old,
and I have two brothers my twin brother Luke and my older brother Daniel, I was
born 8 weeks premature and had to spend 3 weeks in the special care baby unit
before I could go home. I was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy which mainly affects
my legs but also my hands and arms. This means that I can’t walk without my
kaye-walker.
What
does this mean?........
Unfortunately I am unable to walk independently and I have difficulty with all
other fine motor skills which include, writing, eating and getting myself
dressed etc. I also find it very difficult sitting and I need a special chair
at home and at school which helps supports me in all of the right places. I also
use a wheelchair
I need help on a daily basis with nearly everything I do. At my school I have a
team of special teachers who give me one-to-one assistance so that I can join
in with the rest of the class. I have to have daily physiotherapy to stop my
muscles getting stiffer; this is done at school and also at home with my mummy
& daddy. I sometimes find this hard and frustrating and I wish I didn’t
have to do it and could go and play like everyone else.
In October 2013 I went to Frenchay hospital
in Bristol for an operation called Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR). we are trying to raise £7200 for my on going physiotherapy, after the SDR operation as I will need 4 to 5 sessions a week for the forseeable future. I would
greatly appreciate any help you are able to give.
- My sitting and standing postures will improve
- Walking balance will improve
- Ability to perform daily living skills will improve
- My walking will improve significantly
- My level of comfort will improve
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