Award Nomination Applications

Admin Information

Admin Decision: Approved – Edit

Date of Decision: March 13, 2018

Decision Comments:

Award made.

Nominator Information

Justification:

Lily is a 6 yr old recovering from a very serious surgery this past March (2017) to help with complications from cerebral palsy. After intense therapy and braces and gadgets for several years, her parents made the difficult decision to employ a risky surgical solution. Lily traveled to St. Louis to undergo a procedure that would sever two-thirds of the nerves in her spine to help the spasticity in her legs providing her with the opportunity to walk ‘normal.’ Lily knew she would need stay in St. Louis for a month after surgery to completely re-learn how to walk. She also knew all the different types of tough therapy she would endure to gain full motion and mobility. Lily loves being outside, has been to this camp before, and I think riding therapy would be just another way for her to regain full mobility. As a side note last month, for her birthday, Lily asked all of her friends to bring a toy or treat to donate to the animal shelter. You will not regret having Lily as part of your camp. Her happiness, determination, and outgoing spirit is contagious.