Dodging To Make A Difference

11/06/2014

I thought it would be a good idea to update everyone on the process of getting to this physical therapy program, which will also explain the timing and purpose for Christian this year. Christian had a procedure called a femoral osteotomy in May. Basically, they break the femurs and pin them back together so that they are positioned correctly in the socket of the hip. He also had some muscle work done on the right leg. The reason for needing this is that overtime his tight muscles had pulled the right hip out of socket (90%) and the left slightly. This is typical of kids who have high tone with their cerebral palsy. He needs a lot of rehab to get back to his normal standing in walking or to achieve more of than he had. We are extremely grateful to have this opportunity!

11/06/2014

This is a video of Christian working on standing. He is working in a "cage". He is highly motivated by certain songs:) Pop goes the weasel is one of them! He has been working on longer standing and standing straighter (instead of a crouched position). Christian is only able to use his right arm so we gave him a pole to keep that right hand busy and for some stability. He works on standing in a variety of ways.

11/04/2014

THANK YOU to all who participated in our Dodgeball tournament last year. Christain is participating in his intense physical therapy program right now. We are just now getting here due to his hip surgery in may. He is working hard on standing and walking. Thank you for making a difference.

04/06/2014

Dodging to make a Difference

04/05/2014

Thank you to the following businesses who donated this year: Pro Image Group (Kim Chaney, tshirts), (Ozark) Lambert's, Rib Crib, Village Inn, Stacey Sweets, Godfathers, Dominoes, Little Ceasars, Caseys, Subway, Sonic, Prima's, Buckinghams (Branson) Famous Daves, The Track, Andys Frozen Custard, IMAX, Silver Dollar City, Studio 163 Photography, (springfield) Chesterfield Family Center, Ozarko Tires, Turning Point Alignment...thank you for a successful fundraiser!

03/23/2014

If you want to buy a dodgeball shirt, we still have some of all sizes....let me know size and pink or black

03/23/2014

03/22/2014

Wow! Every year our family is blown away by the care, love, energy, time, generosity, resources put in to the Dodgeball Tournament..from friends, family, businesses and strangers! Thank you is really not adequate! However, thank you so much for making it possible for us to provide Christian with the therapy he needs for the best life possible!

03/22/2014

It's here! Dodgeball tomorrow at upper elem in Ozark...9-2...come eat,play,watch...$1 admission, door prizes, rib crib and pizza.

03/21/2014

Anyone need 2- 12 yr olds for their team

03/20/2014

2 more days until Dodging to make a Difference Dodgeball happens!!!! Send me your team name and age group! $60 team registration, 6 on a team and at least one female, $1 admission, rib crib bbq and pizza for lunch! Door prizes all day...9-2 check the notes for your age group time to play