Brett's Cerebral Palsy Surgery

Brett's Cerebral Palsy Surgery I was born with Cerebral Palsy and I am fund raising to cover the surgery costs of my Selective Percutaneous Myofascial Lengthening (SPML) surgery in June!

Hello, my name is Brett Carleton, I am 14 years old and I live in Toronto Canada. I was born at 30 weeks with Cerebral Palsy (CP) a “disorder of movement, muscle tone or posture that is caused by injury or abnormal development in the immature brain, most often before birth.” (mayoclinic.com). CP is causing my muscles and tendons to shorten which is causing my bones to be misaligned so I have mobil

ity issues and pain. I am unable to walk on my own, stand up straight or use my right arm. I found out about a surgery for children with CP that is only available in the United States. Selective Percutaneous Myofascial Lengthening (SPML). It’s an orthopedic tendon/muscle lengthening surgery to relieve tension from muscle spasticity. I travelled to see a doctor in Summit, NJ where I received great news that I am a candidate for the surgery!! My surgery will take place this coming June. I am so happy because this surgery will allow me to stand up straight and walk on my own. It will also straighten out my right arm so that I can use both hands and I will be able to get dressed on my own!! I will be able to do things differently, which are just the basics to some people. My Mom (my rock star) and I will be travelling to Summit NJ. My dad (dragon slayer) died suddenly and unexpectedly last July but I know he will be cheering me on and giving me all his strength. I really miss him – he always made me laugh – out loud!! I have created a Go Fund Me page to raise funds to help cover the medical expenses of this surgery. It would mean a lot to me and to my family if you could contribute and help me reach my goal. Thank you for all your support throughout my journey. Please see my Go Fund Me page to hear my full story.

06/24/2016
A photo before my pre-op appointment this morning! Tomorrow is the day!
06/23/2016

A photo before my pre-op appointment this morning! Tomorrow is the day!

On our way this morning to Summit, NJ with my mom & aunt Christine! Thank you everyone for all your help and support! Br...
06/22/2016

On our way this morning to Summit, NJ with my mom & aunt Christine! Thank you everyone for all your help and support!
Brett :)

06/14/2016

Hi Everyone

My surgery is coming so soon (just over 1 week away!) Thank you to everyone who has supported me and for all the thoughts & wishes. Please continue to help me reach my goal by sharing my page and help me have my story heard!

Brett

04/26/2016

Hi Everyone

I just wanted to share that I have received a date for my surgery!! My surgery will take place on June 24th in Summit New Jersey. I am hoping that I will be able to raise enough money before then and I just want to thank everyone who has already donated. Please help me get there by sharing with your friends and family! Every donation makes a difference and means so much to me!

Brett

me just being me!
04/21/2016

me just being me!

Hi Everyone,I just wanted to thank each one of you for your support and words of encouragement. I appreciate it more tha...
04/21/2016

Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to thank each one of you for your support and words of encouragement. I appreciate it more than I can express! This is amazing and I just can't wait for the day to come!

Brett

www.gofundme.com/brettcarleton

Hello, my name is Brett Carleton, I am 14 years old and I live in Toronto Canada. I was born at 30 weeks with Cerebral Palsy (CP) a “disorder of movement, muscle tone or posture that is caused by injury or abnormal development in the immature brain, most often before birth.” (mayoclinic.com). CP...

At Sick Kids Hospital
04/16/2016

At Sick Kids Hospital

04/16/2016
04/16/2016

Hello, my name is Brett Carleton, I am 14 years old and I live in Toronto Canada. I was born at 30 weeks with Cerebral Palsy (CP) a “disorder of movement, muscle tone or posture that is caused by injury or abnormal development in the immature brain, most often before birth.” (mayoclinic.com). CP is causing my muscles and tendons to shorten which is causing my bones to be misaligned so I have mobility issues and pain. I am unable to walk on my own, stand up straight or use my right arm.

I found out about a surgery for children with CP that is only available in the United States. Selective Percutaneous Myofascial Lengthening (SPML). It’s an orthopedic tendon/muscle lengthening surgery to relieve tension from muscle spasticity. I travelled to see a doctor in Summit, NJ where I received great news that I am a candidate for the surgery!! My surgery will take place this coming June.

I have created a Go Fund Me page to help raise funds for the medical expenses of this surgery. It would mean a lot to me and to my family if you could contribute and help me reach my goal. Please see the link below to read my full story. Thank you for all your support throughout my journey.

www.gofundme.com/brettcarleton

- Brett :D

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