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Maddy IS rewiring her brain on the Arrowsmith programme!

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Given by 49 generous donors in over a year

Maddy is re-wiring her brain to learn. She is blossoming as she succeeds everyday. Please help us let her continue on this journey!

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This may sound whacky and even impossible. People may think that your brain is fixed, you just need to make the best of it. This has now been proven wrong and where neuroplasticity comes in. Research demonstrates the brain has the ability to change as a result of specific stimulation and this positively impacts learning.

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New Hope | 60 Minutes | Arrowsmith School  22 July 2014

New Hope: The radical school helping kids with learning conditions rewire their brains. Parents will sacrifice everything to give their children the best chance at life. And right now, 35 Australian families are in Canada for one last shot at helping their kids with learning difficulties, to read, write and add up. It's a giant leap of faith: they've left their homes, their jobs - and often split their families - to enroll their children in a program that, on the surface, looks nothing like education. The Arrowsmith School in Vancouver is all about re-wiring the brain, so that kids with conditions like dyslexia can, for the first time, learn how to learn.

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Catherine Ballin
Catherine Ballin on 18 May 2015
Hope you are enjoying the programme Maddy
$20
Michelle,Christina & Claire
Michelle,Christina & Claire on 21 Dec 2014
All the best with your journey. I am learning about brain research, it is incredible, I know you will be able to achieve amazing things once you have received your treatment. Kia kaha! Nga mihi o te Kirihimete me TeTau Hou.
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Julie Pakbaz
Julie Pakbaz on 13 Sep 2014
You are such a breath of fresh air Maddy. Looking forward to seeing you in a few months. Big hugs, Julie, Sam, Jackson and William xxxx
$500
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 29 Aug 2014
Hi Tracey, sorry we will not be able to make the movie fundraiser but best of luck with your fundraising
$150
Richard Procter
Richard Procter on 27 Aug 2014
We hope everything goes well for you Maddy
$100

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This campaign started on 12 Jun 2014 and ended on 31 Dec 2015.