Ashlee Smith

I'm taking on Steptember in support for my Nephew Hugo! Will you please show your support?

Hiya! I’m stepping up for a month-long mood boost and taking on 10k steps a day. But I really need your help!

Please donate now to my Steptember fundraiser. 

My Nephew Hugo was diagnosed with hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy at just 6months old due to a perinatal stroke. In the beginning Hugo had so much trouble using his left hand ("Lefty"), in fact he neglected it entirely. Over the last 2.5yrs Hugo has participated in weekly OT sessions, and 3 rounds of intensive CIMT (constraint induced movement therapy). Having hemiplagia, his left side does not receive messages as well as it should and can cause difficulties with movement. Just before the age of 2yrs old Hugo took his first independent steps. Hugo has overcome so many obstacles and continues to work hard and develop his skills at his own pace and kicking every milestone he sets out to achieve.

You’ll give me a much-needed motivation boost, plus you’ll feel great knowing that your gift is helping ensure more babies like Hugo receive critical cerebral palsy therapy and support in the first 1000 days of life. 

Please support me this Steptember. 

It will mean so much to me, and to the children and babies who will grow up with a greater sense of independence.

Donate now for an instant mood boost! Thank you!.