Pippa is seven years old with a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy and Lennox Gastaut Syndrome (a severe form of epilepsy). Pippa has never walked, but surgery in 2014 has provided hope. However, in order to walk, she has to be able to bear weight on her legs. Insurance doesn’t cover equipment like a “stander” needed for Pippa to bear that weight. Without it, her legs will dislocate before the surgery. Insurance has also denied equipment to keep Pippa safe and upright in the bathtub and a positioning chair to assist in sitting. (They don’t cover medical equipment).
Variety donors are the most caring people in the world. They were able to give Pippa the equipment she needs to make life-changing gains in strength and mobility. Find out how you can be a Variety hero to a child like Pippa.
