Meet Athan!
Meet Athan, a happy, joyful little boy who brings smiles wherever he goes! Diagnosed with hydrocephalus before birth, Athan underwent surgery to have a shunt placed when he was just one day old. Despite the challenges he has faced, this sweet two-year-old continues to make progress and brighten the days of everyone around him.
Athan loves exploring the world around him and playing with his toys. He is beginning to babble, and every little “mmm-ma!” is a special moment. He can roll over, sit with assistance, stand with maximum assistance, and is beginning to work on pulling himself up to stand.
Athan’s greatest adventure is just beginning!
Wheelchairs 4 Kids hopes to provide Athan with a Permobil Mini Explorer, a power mobility device designed to give young children the opportunity to explore their surroundings independently.
His physical therapist explains that self-initiated mobility plays an important role in developing social and cognitive skills while encouraging future mobility. Athan is already able to propel the Mini Explorer himself, making this equipment an exciting opportunity for him to take an active role in discovering the world around him.
With your support, we can help Athan experience the joy of independence, exploration, and new possibilities, one little adventure at a time!