Born extremely premature, at just 23 weeks, this now 7 year old girl suffered from a lack of oxygen at birth resulting in permanent brain damage. She was later diagnosed with quadriparetic Cerebral Palsy, with muscle stiffness, spasms and low muscle tone. She relies on a wheelchair for mobility, has bilateral hearing loss, is tube fed, is nonverbal, and requires full 1:1 support from her wonderful family. Even with all of the medical complexities she faces, she has a brilliant smile, loves to socialize, and be around people. She enjoys arts and crafts, helping her mom in the kitchen, going for walks, and picking out her favorite lipstick and clothes at the mall. More than anything Evie loves to be out doors in the warm water, where she is able to fully relax.
Alberta Dreams cannot wait for this summer when we get to help her take the weight off and float and swim in her new back yard swim spa with her family.