Hi, my name is Yadiel and I'm fundraising to help a child named Arsema Shawn Kennedy. In my recent travel to Ethiopia, I came across a child named Arsema. Arsema is an 11-year-old female child who's father is Shawn Michael Kennedy and mother Nebiyat Beyene Emeshaw. Her father is an American citizen and her mother is an Ethiopian citizen. Arsema was conceived in Dubai and grew up with her mom in Addis Ababa Ethiopia. Arsema acquired United States Citizenship at birth. When she was 7 years old she was diagnosed with quadriplegic cerebral palsy, global developmental delay and epilepsy.

Quadriplegic cerebral palsy causes limited voluntary movement (paralysis) of both arm and legs and uncontrollable spasms (Seizures) which have mild stiffness to sever pain.

The heart-breaking part is that it is a lifelong congenital disease which stems from

abnormal development of the brain.

As a parent myself, this would be a devastating and heart-breaking news. She currently resides in Ethiopia with her mom Nebiyat who cares for her full time.

Her father who moved back to the U.S. has refused his obligations of being a father to Arsema and has failed to support her both emotionally and financially. Arsema has been seen by several Pediatricians who recommended she be seen abroad for better physical, rehabilitative and supportive care.

Fortunately for Arsema,The Kennedy Krieger Institute International Care in Baltimore, MD has reviewed her case and has accepted her case for evaluation and treatment.

Unfortunately for Arsema, her and her family do not have the financial ability to travel or to pay for the expected treatment that will be provided. We sincerely ask you to help us help Arsema with however much you can to get the proper evaluation and treatment that has been denied to her for many years.