Charlie is soon going to have another piece of adaptive equipment in his arsenal. We have just ordered an Upsee Harness! Jack and I are very excited about this new development, not just for Charlie's increased mobility and access to the world around him, but for ourselves. Jack and I have spent lots of time and money on yoga, chiropractic care and medical appointments to treat our ever declining back health. Helping Charlie learn to walk, even with his gait trainer, is murder on our bodies. The Upsee might be just the answer to our prayers!
This harness, invented by a mother whose son, like Charlie, has Cerebral Palsy, became available to the public today. After showing it to one of Charlie's many enthusiastic therapists, we've decided to make the purchase. Charlie is the perfect candidate for this kind of equipment and the harness will work beautifully in tandem with Charlie's orthotic braces. Of course, our insurance will not cover this kind of device, so we're paying out of pocket. If you're interested in helping us cover the cost of the Upsee ($489), please feel free to contribute to Charlie's fund. Thank you so much for your ongoing support. We are ever grateful!
In the meantime, we can't wait to receive Charlie's Upsee and do things like THIS with Charlie in his new Upsee. There's a whole world for Charlie to explore and we can't wait to explore it with him!
All my love and gratitude,
Sarah
Sarah - What a fabulous post. Debby Elnatan is a hero! Happy to support!
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