Hello. I am 44 years old. I was born with Cerebral Palsy, as the umbilical cord was around my neck at the time of my birth. No oxygen was going to my brain. I had to stay at the hospital for two weeks because I had to be on machines. The doctors told my parents I was not going to live, or if I did, I was going to be like a vegetable. They were wrong! Here I am enjoying life! I’m very thankful for being here.

I am an artist and paint with my left foot. I am the Founder and Executive Director of Every Ability Plays Project. We purchase special playground equipment for children with special needs, and for their neighborhood parks, homes and schools. Our organization website is everyabilityplaysproject.org if you would like to see what we do.