Carrie cause

Carrie is a beautiful happy 12 year old with a can do attitude however she has a rare condition called atypical friedrichs attaxia only 2 other people in nz have this type of friedrichs attaxia.

Friedrichs attaxia is a rare neurological condition that affects Carrie's day to day life . There are specialists who are based in Melbourne hospital Australia who have said they would like to meet carrie but we haven't got the means to get over there at this current time.At present Carrie is visually impaired and unable to walk any distance unaided. Carrie finds it hard to keep up with her peers.

We are trying to raise funds to help with Carrie's ongoing medical cost, hydrotherapy sessions , hydrotherapy is very important as it helps carries legs relax and helps calm down the involuntary spasms. Money will also help pay for anything else that Carrie needs to life a life while she has one . With friedrichs attaxia it is a degenerative condition and quality of life is important.