Brad & Kira Kemp

Willow 'The Warrior' Kemp

Willow's Story

Willow’s journey started with a diagnosis of Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)—a type of brain injury caused by a lack of oxygen at birth—which led to cerebral palsy. While these terms describe the challenges she faces, they don't even begin to define who she is.

Willow is is the most determined girl you will ever meet. Her weeks are filled with dedicated therapy routines, including intensive sessions with allied health professionals and at the NAPA Centre, where she works incredibly hard on her physical strength, motor skills, communication, etc. She faces every tough session with the kind of grit that leaves the rest of us in absolute awe.

Willow is PEG fed (tube), and moves through the world differently to the 'norm', but she doesn’t let anything hold her back. She uses an AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) device to share her wants and needs and constantly keeps us on our toes (Nala included)

***Since 2021, Willow 'The Warrior' Kemp STEPtember team has raised over $35000!***

Why Your Support Matters

Every dollar raised through our STEPtember campaign goes directly toward research, specialised equipment, and life-changing services managed by the Cerebral Palsy Alliance.

Specifically, these funds help support kids during their first 1,000 days of life—a critical window where early diagnosis and targeted therapies make the biggest impact on a child's developmental trajectory. The technology, equipment, and therapy models that Willow relies on today exist because of fundraising campaigns just like this one.

Thanks to all and much love from Willow and the Kemp's