Cerebral Palsy

For the third year, Altimate Medical is making a donation to one of our favorite charities in lieu of a traditional Christmas card. For the 2008 holiday season, we have chosen United Cerebral Palsy (UCP). UCP is an advocate for people with cerebral palsy and all disabilities, and Altimate Medical is proud to contribute to their cause.

To help us reach our goal of $3000, simply goto www.easystand.com/holiday and take Santa’s EasyStand Challenge. In less then 30 seconds, you can answer 4 fun (and easy) questions, and if you answer them correctly, Altimate Medical will donate $1.00 to UCP, up to $3000.

So here is what to do to help us reach our goal of $3000 by December 31st, 2008:

1. Go to www.easystand.com/holiday and take Santa’s EasyStand Challenge
2. Forward the link to your friends, family and colleagues so they can do the same
3. If you would like, make your own tax-deductible donation to United Cerebral Palsy
4. Have a wonderful holiday season with your family and friends!

Merry Christmas from the staff at Altimate Medical!

Ryan has Cerebral Palsy and uses a power wheelchair for mobility, but doesn’t let his disability slow him down. He does fun therapy in his standing frame, walker, and bike to keep his muscles strong for other activities. He goes horseback riding, skis, swims, and does many other things that able-bodied kids do. His mom, Luann, shares how Ryan stays healthy and active through daily standing therapy and a variety of other great activities.

When you see Ryan, you see a glowing kid, full of potential. Ryan started standing in an EasyStand Magician-ei when he was only three years old; he worked his way up to an EasyStand Magician Comfy and is a third grader already! We had the pleasure of meeting Ryan at his home during a photo shoot with the new EasyStand Bantam. In this video, you see Ryan standing in the Magician-ei, Magician Comfy, and Bantam.

What do you think of Ryan’s story? What activities do you do for fun?