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How this boy with cerebral palsy was able to drive himself to his first day of grade 12

Awesome Youth, Interesting Stuff, Life, NewsBy ~ Chu ☆ ~September 15, 2015

This is Aaron Friesen. He lives in a rural town about an hour and a half east of Edmonton. Aaron’s been in a wheelchair since he was born, due to his cerebral palsy, which tightens the muscles in his legs. Ever since he was little, he wanted to be able to drive and be independent,…

Amazing 11-year-old becomes advocate for cerebral palsy

Awesome Youth, Profiles, VolunteeringBy Aaron January 21, 2014

Tommy Crisp may look to be your normal 11-year-old boy, but through the Calgary Cerebral Palsy Association and the Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta, Tommy has raised over $2,000 for his 9-year-old brother Kale, who suffers from a form of cerebral palsy. Recently, Tommy was recognized by Kids Up Front Calgary and Youth Central’s Pay It Forward…