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Go the Extra Mile for kids like Kaiden

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Hi Idella, 

 

My name is Julian. With my wife Brooke, we do our best to raise our three kids
Maddie, Bailee and Kaiden (and our beloved dog Kaizer)

 


Our son Kaiden has ataxic cerebral palsy and hypotonia. This means he has
“floppy” limbs, his movements are shaky, and it is difficult for him to stand.
He is non-verbal and he relies on a walking frame and wheelchair to move around.
But that doesn’t stop him - he is so determined to ride anything and
everything! 

When Kaiden was born, he had bleeding on his brain. We were told he was likely
to die because he was only a few hours old with such a serious condition. 

Faced with the possibility of saying goodbye to our tiny newborn son, we were
given a choice: let Kaiden die or try a risky brain operation.  

 


We agreed to try the operation. 

He was transferred to Sydney Children’s Hospital in Randwick where doctors
drained the blood. He fought through, survived the operation and we were able to
take him home after two weeks. To this day, Kaiden requires yearly check-ups at
the Children’s Hospital. 

No-one ever mentioned cerebral palsy as a possibility. We had no idea. But a few
months later, we noticed his development was not the same as his sisters. We
pushed to get him tested, and sure enough he had cerebral palsy.  

We have been extremely lucky to get support from Cerebral Palsy Alliance.
Kaiden’s been with them since he was eight months old.  

Today, Kaiden is a cheeky, big-hearted and fun five-year-old (turning six in
March). He loves playing with cars and trucks, going to the beach and playing
with his big sisters and friends. And he starts “big school” this year! 

He is determined to stand. I know he will get there because he never stops
trying to stand by himself. His drive and determination will see him go so far
in life. He is my little hero.  


 
 
 

Idella, the reason I am sharing Kaiden’s story is because YOU are big part of
his story too! 

I am so proud of how far Kaiden has come. But I hope you know, none of it would
have been possible without kind and generous people like YOU. 

People like you ensured Kaiden received vital early intervention when he was
still a baby. 

People like you ensure Kaiden continues to get the support he needs so he can
keep making progress.  

People like you have given Kaiden the chance at a bright and happy future. 

Kaiden’s life has changed, because of people like YOU.  

By going the Extra Mile this March, YOU can help more kids like Kaiden be the
best they can be.  

REGISTER FOR FREE
 
 
 

Brooke, Maddie, Bailee and I will be riding for Kaiden and other kids like him.
We’d love to have you on our team - Kaiden's Warriors.  

Join 'Kaiden's Warriors'
 
 

I hope to see you signed up soon, Idella! Thank you so much. 

 


P.S. The Extra Mile is here! Register now for FREE and cycle for kids like
Kaiden this March.

 


 
 

Cerebral Palsy Alliance
p: 1300 888 378
e: theextramile@cerebralpalsy.org.au
www.cerebralpalsy.org.au

 
 
 

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