Hi, my name is Lidia and I’m creating this GoFundMe on behalf of my close friends Sarah, Ben and their beautiful son, Paxton.

From Paxton’s family:

Paxton is three years old and will turn four this month. He has Cerebral Palsy which affects all four limbs of his body. This means the messages from his brain to his body are disrupted, making everyday movements incredibly difficult.

Things many of us take for granted such as sitting independently, rolling, crawling, and eventually walking require immense effort and determination for Paxton.

Despite these challenges, Paxton is a happy and determined little boy who works incredibly hard every day to strengthen his body and develop new skills. As his family, we are doing everything we can to give him the best opportunity to thrive and reach his full potential.

Recently, we discovered a treatment overseas called Dezawa MUSEcell Therapy. These specialised stem cells are designed to locate areas of injury in the brain, support the repair of damaged tissue, and help create new neural pathways. For children with Cerebral Palsy, this therapy has shown promising results overseas in supporting the brain’s ability to communicate with the body.

About the Treatment

While treatments like MUSEcell Therapy are still considered emerging and are not currently available in Australia, research into stem cell therapies for neurological conditions has been ongoing for many years around the world. Families like ours often explore these options overseas because early childhood is a critical window for brain development. After careful research and consideration, we hope this therapy may offer Paxton the opportunity to improve his mobility, independence, and quality of life.

For Paxton, this treatment has the potential to improve his mobility and independence. It could mean the chance to sit and play more easily with his brother, gain greater control of his body, and possibly take steps of his own one day.

Unfortunately, this treatment is currently not available in Australia, meaning we must travel overseas to access it.

Early childhood is a critical time for brain development, when the brain’s ability to form new connections is at its strongest. Because of this, waiting many years for treatments to become available locally simply isn’t an option for families like ours.

Our initial goal is to raise $30,000 to fund Paxton’s first round of treatment. Ideally, Paxton would be able to access up to four rounds of therapy over the next two to three years to give him the best possible opportunity during these important developmental years.

All funds raised will go directly toward Paxton’s treatment, travel costs, and the therapies that support his progress.

Every donation no matter the size will make a meaningful difference for our family. If you’re unable to donate, sharing this page would mean just as much in helping us reach more people.

Thank you so much for supporting Paxton and giving him the opportunity to achieve everything we know he is capable of.