Support Rural Children with Willow's Walkers
Meet Willow
Willow is a four-year-old from Mildura living with asymmetrical quadriplegia cerebral palsy — a condition that affects all four of her limbs, with her left side more impacted than her right. Willow's arrival into the world was anything but straightforward. Born via emergency caesarean due to reduced fetal movement, she experienced breathing difficulties and seizures shortly after birth, leading to a diagnosis of HIE — a form of brain damage. Thanks to the Royal Flying Doctors, Willow was transported to the Royal Women's Hospital in Melbourne where treatment began to reduce further damage. She spent 31 days in hospital before going home.
Willow’s Story
Willow was born via an emergency C-section due to reduced fetal movement. When Willow was born she had trouble breathing and required extra oxygen for support. Once she was able to breathe on her own, she started having seizures resulting in HIE (a form of brain damage). Fortunately for Willow and her family, the Royal Flying Doctors were able to transport her to the Royal Women's in Melbourne where they were able to commence the cooling process to reduce swelling and any further damage to her brain. Willow spent a total of 31 days in hospital.
Willow’s Journey with Early Intervention
Since returning home, Willow has been engaged in therapy from an early age, including physiotherapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy. She has also attended intensive therapy sessions at Kids+, where her family has seen meaningful growth as a result of that early support.
The Mission Behind Willow's Walkers
Over the past few years our family and friends have participated in STEPtember raising much needed awareness and funds for Cerebral Palsy Alliance.
We are now creating our very own fundraiser in Willow's Walkers.
We want to continue to raise awareness and understanding of cerebraI palsy. We know first hand how limited our resources are living in a rural town. The wait lists to see therapists, the travel involved to see specialists and having a place to meet other families going through a similar experience are inadequate and insufficient.
Funds raised will be put towards sourcing therapist to travel to Mildura to provide services to our kids with disabilities. We also aim to create a sense of community for the families requiring this level of support.
How You Can Help
Every donation makes a difference. Support Willow's Walkers today and help ensure that where a family lives doesn't determine the support they can access.