Hello, we're Ed and Lisa Dassie, the proud parents of Caitlin and Lucas. Lucas is such a fighter
for making it through some real tough times when he was in utero. We believe he held off coming into the world as long
as he could. If he would have come any earlier our kids would have had literally no chance to survive. The complications
we had while pregnant have caused Lucas to have some challenges to deal with for life. He was diagnosed with severe
lung disease (premature lung development), cerebral palsy (brain trauma), vision impairments, and severe acid reflux called
GERD. Lucas almost died several times and has spent almost a year of his life in the hospital.
Lucas has come a long way to get to where he is today and he's
doing very well. Hopefully the worst is behind us for his medical challenges. He still struggles to remain healthy,
but overall he's much stronger. He is now learning more of what he's capable of doing and not just fighting for life. Although
Lucas is not yet speaking, walking or eating solid foods, he is such a happy fella who laughs,
crawls, smiles, attends school, and enjoys every day of his life! We are working hard to get him treatments above
and beyond what's provided from our state resources.
We are very actively
working on 2 alternative forms of therapy called the Anat Baniel Method (ABM) and G-Therapy. ABM is a method of therapy
which helps his brain to relearn and regain the capabilities and motor function that were compromised with his brain trauma.
It also helps his consistent development to become all he can be even with his challenges in life. Complimenting that
is a Homeopathic remedy called G-Therapy. This works specifically on the brain to regain activity to the receptors and
transmittors of the brain that have been damaged.
Thus far, after using ABM for over 2 years and G-therapy for almost a year, he's improved in his ability to move
with greater ease and effort and his strength has increased as well. He no longer relies on standing aids or leg braces.
His vision has also gotten much better and he sees well without the use of glasses or patching. Lucas' breathing has
improved and that's because he's becoming more aware of his whole body! We've even seen him go from eating all
food by bottle to now eating by spoon and loving the different tastes! He's even become more vocal with different sounds
coming from him! And one of the best things is that his reflux has virtually been eliminated! No more vomitting!
The treatments
of ongoing lessons with different practitioners in and out of state will continue for Lucas due to the rapid gains we have
seen in him. We have focused on this method as his primary treatment to continue to help Lucas develop and grow.
Along with G-Therapy we've seen progression constantly and this encourages us to no end! We continue to look into other
treatments also and we've seen some incredible opportunities to give young children with challenges more physical freedom!
The cost has always been a huge challenge, but we cannot deny our child or other kids the chance to become free from their
limitations. Therefore we are reaching out for help in this journey. Help to continue
Lucas' improvements and help to offer opportunities to other kids and parents that had lost some hope. We will
continue to strive for giving Lucas a life with fewer obstacles, a life with hope and a life with freedom to MOVE.
Thanks again for coming here and reading our story.
With our efforts to help our son reach new heights we have also sought out ways to help others in similar situations.
Please read our mission for our Non-Profit Organization and see how you can make a difference in the lives of children who
need a little extra help.
May
God bless you!
