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Welcome to Xavier Calvert Long’s page! We hope that you learn a little more about him and understand how you can help him achieve his goals and gain greater access to the world around him.

How it all began…Xavier is known by many nicknames (X, XC, XCL, Calvert, Cal, Bug Bug, Bubbas, “Bro-vi-er”) but “Fighter” is probably the most notable from the beginning. XCL was born a bit early at 25 weeks and then spent 109 days in the NICU fighting, sustaining, and then thriving. During that time and because he was so early, he suffered grade-four brain bleeding – the equivalent of having a stroke. These injuries affected his future neural development, the extent of which could not be fully determined. This then led to him later having a neurologist diagnose him with cerebral palsy.

Updates (12)

August 12, 2025

Thanks for all the support continually given to Xavier and family. Your help was used to fund a two-week intensive in Canada! While there, Xavier had speech, physical, and occupational therapies at the SMILE Therapy for Kids. He also got to explore the city and even visited the TREXO Robotics location - one of the main reasons we started this account. (We still hope the FDA changes their stance and classification of the walker.) He made many strides (pun intended) in his progress with speech, standing, walking, and reaching - especially with his right hand and arm. The next major trip will be in November back to NAPA in Denver.

May 15, 2025

So, it has been a few months since our last update. And, just like the previous updates Xavier has been busy and just continues to improve with each day! In January, Xavier went back out to Colorado to NAPA Center - Denver for another three-week therapy intensive. Of course he excelled and impressed his therapists with his resilience, hard work, advancements in skills, and laughter while executing 4hrs of occupational, physical, and speech therapy each day. He brought that hard work ethic and newly established neuropathways back to San Diego to further his weekly therapies. This month (May), he conducted a week long occupational therapy intensive in Jacksonville, FL.. He worked hard doing Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CMIT) for an hour each day - a type of therapy to constrains the use of his dominant hand and arm (left) to build confidence and capability in using his right hand and arm. There were nearly immediate results. He also did two hours of additional Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) therapy. He was introduced to new exercises that mom will share with his regular therapists to continue to challenge Xavier. Up next is a return to the SMILE clinic in Toronto, Canada. For this he'll look to use your support to help offset the cost of travel, lodging, and cost of therapy. Because it's in Canada, his insurance won't help cover the costs. He hopes you'll offer what you can. To date your support has raised nearly $30k and those funds have helped fund nearly $24k in therapy and equipment not covered by insurance. He truly couldn't have the success and advancements in his life without your support. He and the family are truly grateful. Consider following him on Instagram for more frequent updates and smiles: @xcl_at_life

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Guestbook

August 13, 2025

God is able to make all grace abound toward you, Xavier, that having everything you need, everywhere, & at all times, you may abound to every good work.

Karen Laing

July 28, 2025

Xavier, you are loved by many and especially those who love Jessie and Carrie.

Antoinette Thomas

July 28, 2025

We love you Xavier and family! Thanks for coming to celebrate our marriage with us!

Carrie Smith