When Ava entered the world with cerebral palsy, her parents were told she will face insurmountable challenges. Yet, through sheer determination and relentless effort, she defies the odds every day. Her resilience shines as she tackles each task with an infectious smile. Driven by an unstoppable spirit, Ava is eager to embrace movement, and her mother is committed to empowering her journey towards independence. By enhancing her postural support for sitting, crawling, and standing, through DMI therapy, they aim to unlock her potential for greater autonomy in daily life. MPFC awarded a grant for Ava to attend DMI therapy at Sarasota Pediatric Physical Therapy, where she truly excelled!
“We are now home from our therapy intensive, and I am reflecting on all the amazing gains that Ava has made. I cannot thank you and your donors enough for allowing us this awesome opportunity. We are so grateful to you and everything the foundation does! From the intensive Ava can now sit for more than 5 minutes, she can stand with only support on her ankles for up to 25 seconds, and she is beginning to walk with support on ankle and thighs only! These are huge gains for Ava! Something else that came from this intensive was that Ava has significantly decreased her drooling. She used to go through approximately 3 to 4 bibs per day, and we are now down to no bibs or only one if she is fatigued! Again, thank you all so much!” Taylor, Ava’s Mother
Spark change and brighten the future for children like Ava—your support transforms lives today!
