Meet Lucky

Nicknamed, “The Fighter” by his NICU nurses, sweet Lucky made quite an entrance into the world at a mere 26-weeks old, weighing just 1lb 11oz. His early arrival marked the beginning of a journey that continually serves to be both tumultuous and triumphant all at the same time. Lucky currently suffers from spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, epilepsy, hydrocephalus (water on the brain), and is also blind. During his stint in the NICU, he had his first open heart surgery (weighing just 2lbs) and then an intensive brain surgery at one year old. Because of the multitude of health problems Lucky battles, he requires frequent therapy to ensure that he is able to adapt and progress as best he can.

Despite his extensive list of illnesses, Lucky remains the most jubilant 3-year-old you’ve ever met. His smile melts the entire room, and his giggle is infectious. Just being around Lucky is enough to make any person feel just that: lucky. Lucky to be in his presence and lucky to experience the joy he radiates. It is a life-changing experience meeting this little guy. Just when you think it couldn’t get any better, you meet his family. Mom, dad, and his two siblings are the motivation and strength that keep Lucky fighting. They are his greatest advocates and most loving companions. It was their deep admiration for Lucky’s strength that inspired his wish: to have a portable sensory room makeover.

Lucky’s family wants him to have the tools necessary to succeed in life, and this sensory room makeover would be no exception. They are hoping that these mobile learning items will help him develop into a wonderful young man who will go out and change the world for the better.