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Wood Warriors

The Robert Michael Wood Foundation’s Wood Warriors are a group of brave children who have battled pediatric stroke, acting as a source of inspiration and instilling hope for other struggling families.

Learn more about their stories of triumph, and discover how the Robert Michael Wood Foundation supports them along with their families.

Wood Warrior Isaac

Meet Isaac

At a young age, my parents noticed that I wasn’t using both sides of my body equally. An in utero stroke was the explanation for right-sided hemiplegia. Strengthening my body through various therapies throughout the years has been a part of my weekly routines…

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Wood Warrior Annabelle

Meet Annabelle

Annabelle is a mostly sweet nine year-old who was born with Cerebral Palsy, Cataracts and an infinite amount of determination and spirit. She struggles daily, however she never lets these challenges get in her way. She’s never met a challenge she’s shied away from…

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Wood Warrior Jay

Meet Jay

Jay is ten years old. He was born at 28 weeks and 2 days gestation. He had a grade III intraventricular hemorrhage after birth, which led to delays in meeting his milestones and ultimately, a diagnosis of hemiplegia cerebral palsy, affecting his right side….

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Meet Cleo

Cleo was diagnosed with hypotonia when she was 15 months old and cerebral palsy when she was 18 months. She is now almost 5 years old and is a very caring, loving person. She smiles with her whole face and is loved everywhere she goes. She is aware of her physical…

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Wood Warrior Keyaan

Meet Keyaan

Keyaan is a determined and resilient son whose journey with cerebral palsy has been filled with challenges, growth, and countless victories. From an early age, he has worked tirelessly through therapies and daily exercises, demonstrating strength far beyond his years…

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Meet Madelyn

Madelyn is a very active 2nd grader who loves all sports. The attentive care and support she has received from Gwen, Hanger Clinic, and all of her prior orthotists has been instrumental in allowing her to excel in athletics and build her confidence…

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Meet Isaac

I am 11 years old. My birthday falls on New Year’s Eve (bring on the parties – hahaha!!) At a young age, my parents noticed I wasn’t using both sides of my body equally. An in-utero stroke was the explanation for right-sided hemiplegia.

Strengthening my body through various therapies throughout the years (OT, PT, hippotherapy, and aquatic) has been a part of my weekly routines.

Athletics like recreational basketball with friends, swimming, bike riding, tennis and baseball keep me active and having fun!

AFOs, Billy shoes, serial casting, heel stretches, and adaptive scissors have been words in my elementary vocabulary.

Confidence and independence will continue to grow as I get older. The WalkAide has helped me to improve my gait. In turn, I am able to keep up with my friends and participate in all activities to the best of my abilities.

A huge THANK YOU to the Robert Michael Wood Foundation and their generous donors for making such a positive and impactful difference in my everyday life!

Meet Annabelle

Annabelle June is a mostly sweet 9-year-old that was born with Cerebral Palsy, Cataracts and an infinite amount of determination and spirit. Annabelle works very hard each week at Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Aqua Therapy, Vision Therapy, Speech and 3 days of gymnastics practices. She doesn’t realize how much therapy work she is accomplishing while practicing and being part of her gymnastics team. Her CP mostly affects the left side of her body challenging her vision, balance, coordination, muscle tone and strength.

She has struggles daily however she never let’s these challenges get in her way. We, as a family, do everything we can to give her, her best possible chance at “normalcy”. Annabelle is a spunky, sarcastic, fierce, hilarious, big – hearted girl. She has never met a challenge she shied away from. She never uses her challenge as an excuse.

She utilizes and depends on a Walk-Aid daily. It is a small stim machine that attaches to her left calf to stimulate her calf muscle. This pulls her toes up so she can clear a normal leg swing while walking and running. This is such an important device to her and her life every single day. It gives instant feed back so she can run and play like her friends. It also sends feedback to her brain training and reinforcing these actions.

This walk aid makes it possible for her to be a kid and play without dragging or catching her toes on her left leg.

What a blessing you and your family foundation are for Annabelle and our family! You are helping her live her best life and have as much success as possible. We are very humbled and will be forever grateful for your kind heart and generosity.

Meet Jay

Jay is ten years old. He was born at 28 weeks and 2 days gestation. He had a grade III intraventricular hemorrhage after birth, which led to delays in meeting his milestones and ultimately, a diagnosis of hemiplegia cerebral palsy, affecting his right side.

Jay had been wearing AFOs since he was one year old, and began walking when he was two. The orthotics benefited him, but he was tired of wearing them. His orthotist recommended the walk-aid, which he began wearing in late 2023. The walk-aid gives his leg muscle “reminders,” and Jay likes wearing it because it is not visible under his pants, unlike his orthotics.

He is currently in fourth grade, and so smart! Jay plays the trumpet, is in improv classes, and enjoys playing basketball and video games. He has a very close relationship with his older sister Aubrey.

All his doctors and therapists are amazed at how well he is doing considering the severity of his hemorrhage.

The gift of the walk-aid has taken a huge financial burden off us as we are still paying bills and co-pays for physical and occupational therapists and specialists. We are so grateful to have been chosen for this gift from The Robert Michael Wood Foundation, and are excited to see how much further along Jay will come with the walk-aid.

Meet Cleo

Cleo was diagnosed with hypotonia when she was 15 months old and cerebral palsy when she was 18 months. She is now almost 5 years old and is a very caring, loving person. She smiles with her whole face and is loved everywhere she goes. She is aware of her physical challenges but she pushes herself to practice therapy at home and at the park and has made so many celebrated advancements. From needing a walker for short distances to now being able to walk and climb stairs with her orthotics. One of Cleo’s favorite things to do is listen to music and dance. We support her hard work so that her spasticity and weakness never limit her from enjoying music the unique way she does.

Cleo has just received her forever walkaide from the RMW Foundation.

We are thankful for the support and gift from your foundation. Now Cleo is free to dance around like nobody's watching!

Meet Keyaan

Keyaan is a determined and resilient son whose journey with cerebral palsy has been filled with challenges, growth, and countless victories. From an early age, he has worked tirelessly through therapies and daily exercises, demonstrating strength far beyond his years.

Having undergone multiple therapies and received new orthotics each year, he has grown up explaining his visible braces and responding to invasive questions from his peers. One of the most life-changing moments in his journey came when he was introduced to the WalkAide. This remarkable device has improved his mobility, balance, and confidence, allowing him to take more independent steps and experience the world with greater freedom.

His journey is a powerful reminder that with the right tools, encouragement, and love, he can hold his head up high as he continues to learn about and explore the world.

Meet Madelyn

Madelyn is a very active 2nd grader who loves all sports. The attentive care and support she has received from Gwen, Hanger Clinic, and all of her prior orthotists has been instrumental in allowing her to excel in athletics and build her confidence.

With her AFO and WalkAide, Maddie is able to dominate on the soccer pitch and softball diamond, even earning All-Star Game MVP honors in her softball league! Her favorite activity though is dunking the ball over her twin brother on the basement hoop! This is only possible through the therapy she has received through the generosity of organizations such as the Robert Michael Wood Foundation.

Thank you for providing opportunities for physically-challenged children to build their confidence and pursue their passions.

Robert Michael Wood Foundation
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