Gemma Rose / Wheelchair / ASF
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Hello my name is Cayla, and I made this GoFundMe page for my little sister Gemma Rose, who is 5 years old. My sister was diagnosed with Angelman Syndrome at the age of 2. Doctors had told our family that, she wouldn't be able to talk or walk for the rest of her life. When she turned the age of 3, she began walking with some assistance and grew stronger in her balance and coordination every day. She's 5 years old and started Kindergarten this year. She loves it. Her abilities with walking have increased and she now runs (and chases our little brother, who is 6 years old). They love to play together. Despite her inability to speak, she has received many types of therapy to help her improve day after day. In her own way, she does communicate. Our smart little girl will tug on your shirt or your arm to get your attention when she needs you. She's so smart! Gemma is also so playful; she loves her ipad, cuddling and she gives kisses all the time. Gemma is our angel, and always will be. She has improved so much over the years and we are all so proud of her.
So, what's angelman syndrome? Angelman syndrome is a neuro-genetic disorder characterized by severe mental/intellectual and developmental disability. Angelman syndrome is a type of disorder that's caused by the deletion of chromosome 15. Many doctors have tried to seek many therapies to benefit many cases of Angelman syndrome. British pediatrician, Harry Angelman, was the first described the syndrome in 1965. He considered that angelman syndrome to be the "happy puppet syndrome." Also, people who were diagnosed with Angelman syndrome, were referred to as "angels" (hence ANGELmans), but also because of their happy appearance. Angelman syndrome has many symptoms: lack of sleep, jerky movements, (depending on severity) lack of speech and/or mobility, frequent smiling or laughter and usually a happy demeanor.
This GoFundMe page is for my little sister in hope that we can all contribute to raise money for a good cause. My sister is in need of more therapy and a stroller/wheelchair. She is growing stronger and it can be very difficult for our mom to handle, when she runs errands with my brother and sister. Also, this stroller will benefit Gemma immensely, helping her not struggle too much on her feet.
The Angelman Syndrome Foundation (ASF) holds a walk for all who are diagnosed once a year, every year in the month of May. I'm hoping, by then we can raise enough money to purchase the proper stroller/wheelchair for Gemma :)
So, what's angelman syndrome? Angelman syndrome is a neuro-genetic disorder characterized by severe mental/intellectual and developmental disability. Angelman syndrome is a type of disorder that's caused by the deletion of chromosome 15. Many doctors have tried to seek many therapies to benefit many cases of Angelman syndrome. British pediatrician, Harry Angelman, was the first described the syndrome in 1965. He considered that angelman syndrome to be the "happy puppet syndrome." Also, people who were diagnosed with Angelman syndrome, were referred to as "angels" (hence ANGELmans), but also because of their happy appearance. Angelman syndrome has many symptoms: lack of sleep, jerky movements, (depending on severity) lack of speech and/or mobility, frequent smiling or laughter and usually a happy demeanor.
This GoFundMe page is for my little sister in hope that we can all contribute to raise money for a good cause. My sister is in need of more therapy and a stroller/wheelchair. She is growing stronger and it can be very difficult for our mom to handle, when she runs errands with my brother and sister. Also, this stroller will benefit Gemma immensely, helping her not struggle too much on her feet.
The Angelman Syndrome Foundation (ASF) holds a walk for all who are diagnosed once a year, every year in the month of May. I'm hoping, by then we can raise enough money to purchase the proper stroller/wheelchair for Gemma :)
Organizer
Cayla June Casumpang
Organizer
Philadelphia, PA