Steps With Roisin

Roisin is a happy, clever, sociable little girl who is very much loved by family and friends and always has a smile to share. She loves sport and doesn't let her disability stop her from playing football with her friends on the local team or going horse riding on Saturdays. She is learning to swim and loves diving under the water. She is a brave girl who won't let disability prevent her from trying something new.

Some days Roisin suffers with pains in her legs, her feet, her back and her wrist.  Some days cerebral palsy can get her down so much and she feels sad but she is a warrior and this will not stop her from living her life. She attends physiotherapy every week and does exercises and stretches at home. She has spasticity (tightness in muscles) in her legs and this is causing her pain and making it difficult for her to move. Recently we were delighted to hear that Roisin has been accepted for SDR (Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy) surgery by Dr. Parks in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A. -a specialist surgery that is not available in Ireland. This surgery has the potential to have a hugely positive impact on Roisin's life - reducing her spasticity, improving posture, balance and her overall level of comfort. 

Unfortunately this surgery and the follow up therapies are expensive and are beyond what we can afford ourselves.  We would be so very grateful for any donation towards this surgery and the follow up care to help Roisin. 

Thank you.

Niall and Mags