Severe stuttering challenge
Donation protected
Collin is wonderful 8 year old who suffers from a severe case of stuttering. There are times he has to take up to 10 minutes to say one sentence. He has been reduced to tears with the frustration of not being able to speak at times, and as can be seen in the short video, his body tapping is getting worse as he tries to drag out his words.
It breaks our hearts knowing how intelligent, witty, and creative he is, and having to see him battle speech all day that most of us take for granted. Collin has been accepted into a program in Edmonton this summer, at the university of Alberta, called ISTAR, which specializes in speech therapy. It is an intensive course with an exceptional success rate. We have 4 kids including Collin, and the expenses involved are too much for our family to take on. We are asking for help to pay for his travel to Edmonton, his room and board, and most importantly, the cost of the program. Any generosity is so very much appreciated, we love Collin so much and want him to have the tools he needs to overcome this massive challenge.
It breaks our hearts knowing how intelligent, witty, and creative he is, and having to see him battle speech all day that most of us take for granted. Collin has been accepted into a program in Edmonton this summer, at the university of Alberta, called ISTAR, which specializes in speech therapy. It is an intensive course with an exceptional success rate. We have 4 kids including Collin, and the expenses involved are too much for our family to take on. We are asking for help to pay for his travel to Edmonton, his room and board, and most importantly, the cost of the program. Any generosity is so very much appreciated, we love Collin so much and want him to have the tools he needs to overcome this massive challenge.
Organizer
Shawn Tanner
Organizer
Nanaimo, BC
