This shy young girls medical journey began in infancy. She had low muscle tone that affected her ability to support her own body, her eyes and lungs. She was hospitalized twice before the age of 2 for pneumonia and struggled to learn to walk. She was small for her age and was determined to walk but she was 3 years old before she was able. After numerous tests, MRIs and genetic testing she was finally diagnosed with Spinocereballar Ataxia Type IV and scoliosis. Her cerebellum was malformed and that was what was affecting her coordination, physical movements and her spinal cord. This disease is progressive and degenerative, and will worsen overtime.
Now 9 years old, this lovely girl enjoys art, especially painting and drawing flowers. Her favorite color is pink and she enjoys helping her mom in the kitchen cooking though if she had it her way they would have her favorite food for every meal. She loves cereal.
Alberta Dreams is excited to make this little girl feel like a superstar with a custom designed pink and purple bedroom makeover in the room she shares with her sisters.