This past Tuesday Rob and I toured the Brain Plasticity Center here in Orlando. We spent two hours talking with them and looking through their facility. It was so amazing to hear testimonials from the staff in regards to how some of their youngest patients have responded to this therapy. The best way to describe what this therapy is in laymen’s terms is that it’s physical therapy, for the brain. Through a series of exams, the Dr.’s can tell what side of the brain is weaker than the other, and what part of the brain needs strengthening.
Truly this is a pioneering treatment for people who have had traumatic brain injuries. Dr. Carrick discovered and then created this type of therapy…within the past few years he received his third PHD at Harvard Medical School in medical research so he can continue furthering this type of treatment and therapy. Here in Orlando, Dr. Antonucci is the clinical director at the Plasticity Brain Center. Dr. Antonucci worked directly under Dr. Carrick as his right hand man and first assistant in treating patients for many years. These Dr.’s are trained, well educated and are changing lives. We are very excited to bring Reagan.
Recently I was able to speak with Jenna, she’s the mom of James, a young boy from South Florida who experienced a near drowning. I’ve been following her updates for a couple of years on FB, you can check their page out here. They recently took James to the Plasticity Brain Center for a second time this past month. Through our conversation, comparing our therapy experiences and gains for our children, she stated that taking her son to the Plasticity Brain Center has brought about the most significant gains in James. You can’t argue with that, with a family who like us, has gone to hundreds and hundreds of therapy and Dr. appointments.
That is why we are asking for your help in raising funds for Reagan. After touring the facility, Rob and I determined we would schedule Reagan’s week of intensive therapy. We are scheduled for one week in November before Thanksgiving. We were able to proceed because of your help! Since posting our fundraiser, over $1,500 was raised in about five days, which was exactly the deposit needed to secure a week of therapy for Reagan. You guys didn’t know that, but we felt that was God giving us the green light to proceed. We know God is opening these doors and we are so fortunate to have this world class treatment and therapy center within 15 minutes of our home. We are having faith that the remaining balance will be provided.
There are four ways you can help:
- Donate here on our fundly page and help us reach our goal by November to pay for this therapy.
- Share on social media.
- Attend our painting fundraiser for Reagan on October 26. You can RSVP here and bring as many people as you want; 50% of the funds will be donated to Reagan
- Contact me if you would like to participate in an Instagram Auction. If you look at the love_for_Reagan instagram, you will see two previous auctions. One was an auction with handmade items and the other was a sports auction with memorabilia donated. We are open to all donations for the auction.
Sometimes I watch Reagan and just think: “You don’t know it baby girl, but we are fighting for you in so many ways. A lot of people are fighting for you, Reagan…and praying for you too. And everyone wants to see you succeed, everyone wants to see you talk, everyone wants you to prosper into one fiery and independent little girl. You don’t know it yet, but so many people, thousands of people, are a part of your story because they are rooting for YOU.”
We are so thankful for you all, for your support, your prayers, your time, your donations. Everything.
xoxo
