Help little Eloise take big steps
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Your generous donation will help families to access life-changing early intervention services they couldn’t afford alone. No parent should have to worry about giving their child the tools they need to live a full and independent life. You have the power to help.
Watch Eloise's story
Meet Eloise
When Eloise was born, her parents knew something was wrong. On a drive back from seeing family, Eloise stopped breathing. Her mum, Vanessa, was left with no choice but to give her little baby mouth to mouth. After extensive tests, Eloise was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Her parents wanted to make sure she had all the services and tools she needed to flourish but the financial strain was overwhelming.
The Big Steps Fund changed everything. With the support of generous donors, the Big Steps Fund made it possible for Eloise to begin early intervention therapy at just 5 months old.
Now, Vanessa and David can watch their bubbly 2-year-old lead the life she chooses: one full of laughter and dance classes.
Early intervention changes lives
Early intervention is crucial to support the development of children with cerebral palsy. These therapies are tailored to each child’s needs, and designed to help them learn to communicate, develop motor and problem-solving skills, and participate in life around them. However, the cost of these services can be overwhelming for families.
That’s where the Big Steps Fund, made possible by generous donors like you, comes in and helps to cover the cost of early intervention therapy for babies just like Eloise, when they need it most.
Eloise began life-changing therapy at 5 months old. Supported by the Big Steps Fund, Vanessa and David can concentrate on enjoying every moment with their children, rather than worrying about whether they can afford the help they need.
“Eloise was off her nasal gastric tube by 16 months. She started walking at 18 months. These are things we didn’t think we’d see with our daughter. If we didn’t have access to early intervention, our child wouldn’t be where she is today.”
– Vanessa, Eloise’s Mum
The journey continues
Charlie is Vanessa and David’s second child. A scan at 28 weeks confirmed their initial fears, revealing the same anomalies in Charlie’s brain that they had seen with Eloise.
With the support of The Big Steps Fund, both Charlie and Eloise were able to begin life-changing early intervention before they turned one. Without it, Vanessa and David would have struggled to afford the services their children need to thrive.
YOU have the power to help babies like Eloise and Charlie.
Meet some inspiring young kids!
Aidyn
Born just shy of 23 weeks, Aidyn is now a happy, cheeky, and funny kid. He lives with severe cerebral palsy, and is making amazing progress with the support of CPA therapies like Telepractice sessions and physiotherapy, to get ready for his first year of school.
Christopher
Christopher has defied the odds and surprises everyone around him with this strength, determination, will to live and capacity to love. Born at 37 weeks after suffering brain damage in the womb due to CMV, Christopher has severe CP, is non-verbal, and has no control over his limbs.
Dax
Dax has had it tough from day one when he was born with the umbilical cord wrapped around his neck. After a difficult and complicated diagnosis, Dax started therapy with CPA and inspires everyone every day with his infectious determination and constant positive progress.