Seven-year-old Lucy was born with a congenital heart defect that required hundreds of specialist visits and appointments. During the pandemic, Lucy’s mom, Betsy, turned to the therapy team at Easterseals to help Lucy regain her strength after her successful heart transplant. Tele-therapy helped maintain her abilities during the pandemic, and a return to in-person services gave her the lift she needed to confidently reenter school and preserve her independence.
Her mother Betsy shares, "Lucy’s first-grade classroom was on the second floor and walking up and down the stairs was very difficult. She did not have enough right leg strength to pull her leg up or climb at the pace of her peers. Her teachers discussed the possibility of carrying her during fire drills or emergency procedures with us. With physical therapy at Easterseals, Lucy was soon at the same pace as her classmates. Lucy has many appointments, so watching her meet physical therapy goals in less than six months, is something we are not used to!"
With her increased strength and improved health Lucy is fulfilling her summer goals of playing at the park and riding her bike. Her therapies have ensured she will be ready for second grade this fall!
Help more children like Lucy reach their goals! Our fiscal year ends on August 31. Whether a child faces a complex medical condition or a mild delay, your donation will contribute to their progress.
With rising healthcare and safety costs, we need your support to provide the developmental boost they need. We look to each child at Easterseals to guide our goals for the future. Please help us keep them safe, as they grow stronger.
