WOD TO WALK

WOD to Walk: Tucker's Testimony/ Hope for Holland

CF Tuscaloosa

July 28th, 2012

WOD:
50 Double Unders
50 Wall Ball
50 KBS 70/53
50 Burpee
50 KBS 70/53
50 Wall Ball50 Double Unders


Hope for Holland and Tucker's Testimony was created to raise money to help both Holland and Tucker be able to enjoy life to the fullest. This non-profit organization was also created to help other families with CP children facing this surgery in the future.

Tucker: born at 27 weeks at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, FL weighing 2lbs. 11oz & 15 in. Tucker was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy Spastic Diplegia when he was 2 years old.

Holland: born at 28 weeks at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, AL weighing 3lbs. 4 oz & 15 1/4 in. Holland was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy Spastic Diplegia at 2 years old

Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) is a method of treatment for patients with Spastic Cerebral Palsy. SDR involves sectioning (cutting) of some of the sensory nerve fibers that come from the muscles and enter the spinal cord. This surgery allows greater movement. This surgery requires months of extensive physical therapy and not all of this therapy is covered by insurance.
You can visit http://www.stlouischildrens.org/our-services/center-cerebral-palsy-spasticity/about-selective-dorsal-rhizotomy-sdr for more information on this surgery

Holland had SDR on April 30, 2012 and is doing great. Before surgery Holland walked with a walker. Now Holland is walking with canes and is able to stand with minimal assistance. Following surgery Holland spent 4 weeks in Birmingham for PT. Holland was in therapy 5 days each week and will continue this therapy for months. He is working hard to walk independently. Holland's progress is amazing

Tucker is scheduled to have SDR on September 17, 2012. Tucker will spend 3-4 weeks in Birmingham in physical therapy 5 days each week. Once returning home to Dothan PT will continue.