Cerebral palsy hindering 4-year-oldâs movement

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By Shavonne Potts

spotts@salisburypost.com

At just 7 months old, Carsun McClenney was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, one of a number of neurological disorders that affect movement.

There was uncertainty about whether Carsun, who is now 4 years old, would be able to walk, said his mother, Brenna McClenney.

Carsun does walk but has a scissors gait, which essentially is when the knees come in and cross over.

Eventually he wont be able to walk on his own at all.

When McClenneys high school classmate and friend, Kristi Andrews, heard this, she wanted to help.

The McClenneys are a military family who are moving back to the China Grove area. Andrews has already returned to Kannapolis from the Marine base in Cherry Point. Her husband, Stephen, will join the family later.

Andrews, a representative for the candle company Scentsy, has offered her commission for two months to pay for a motorized wheelchair Carsun will need.

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Cerebral palsy hindering 4-year-oldâs movement