Fletchers Walking Wish

Fletcher was born premature at 33 weeks and experienced a long and traumatic birth. Fletcher received white matter damage around the brain, resulting in PVL. This resulted in Fletcher being diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, presenting as Spastic Diplegia, Llll.

Fletcher is 3.7 years old now and is the absolute soul of our family. He has brought us together in a way words can’t describe. Fletcher has a joy about him that radiates out and touches those around him. He is a motivated and driven little boy, who has exceeded all expectations from the onset.

Throughout this journey we have given 100% devotion to providing opportunities that will assist Fletcher in reaching his full potential, that will enable him to live an independent and happy life. However, New Zealand is very limited in what it can offer, which has led us to looking abroad.

Our primary goal is to raise funds to provide Fletcher the opportunity for a life changing surgery called Selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR). This surgery has the potential to enable Fletcher to walk independently. This surgery is performed in America by renowned surgeon Dr Park at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

Fundraising would also be used to enable us to take Fletcher to Australia for therapy intensives. Fletcher would attend the NAPA center in Sydney for a three-week program, where he would receive different therapy tools specific to his needs.

If our target is not met, all funds will still be used towards SDR and NAPA.