INSIDE EDITION - Tim Tebow continues to stun in minor league baseball, but no matter how he performs on the field, he has become a favorite in fans' hearts. In yet another heartfelt moment, the player known for his Christian values joined Jillian Joyce, a fan with cerebral palsy, as she sang God Bless America prior to a game Saturday night. The moment came as Tebows team, the St. Lucie Mets, took on the Tampa Yankees both affiliated with the two New York professional clubs that bear the same names. Jillians mother, Lillian, told InsideEdition.com she was approached to sing at the Florida ballpark by the Yankees but her daughter is a fan of Tebow, and asked if he could join her in song. Since she was singing God Bless America, it was the perfect time to meet him," the proud mom said. "And he is the real deal. I mean, he came and met her before the game, and spent all the time she wanted speaking to her and we got great photos. He was just amazing. When she sang God Bless America, she asked him to come sing with her and he came and sang with her, which … Continue reading →

Insomnia and sleep apnea can lead to premature births, researchers report, a fact thataugments the prevalence of serious health-related issues in preterm babies, including cerebral palsy (CP). The study, Sleep Disorder Diagnosis During Pregnancy and Risk of Preterm Birth,was published in the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology. Premature births those that occur before the 37thweek of pregnancy are still a major problem worldwide. Pregnant women normally give birth at about 40 weeks. About 15 million premature babies are born in the worldevery year, and they are at increased risk of death from birth-related complications. Beyond cerebral palsy, preterm children can be born with developmental disabilities, hearing impairments, and other health problems, oftenbecause they havent fully developed in the womb. Sleep disorders like insomnia or sleep apnea have been suggested as being linked toanincreased risk of preterm birth. As a result, public health efforts have been working on better therapies for pregnant women with serious sleep disorders, as these could save babies lives while avoiding the use of medication. Now,an analysis of a large pool of three million pregnant women from 2007 to 2012 in California showed that better sleep can indeed minimize the number of premature births. Researchers analyzed anonymous records … Continue reading →

A teen with a disability, who made his own way out ofa homeless shelter and into university, is now up against a new challenge: he can't afford the student life. Benjamin Williamson says he'sshort $5,000 tocover hisremainingtuition andresidence costs at Carleton University, plusthousands more forliving expenses. Williamson, who has cerebral palsy,says the system is failing him, and says hefeels like he's drowning. "[It's like] continuously having tidalwaves that pound you," saidWilliamson. "The system is shattered. It's frustrating, it's exhausting, it's complicated." The university says it's tapped every award and bursary availableto help Williamson, but it's not enough. A concerned staff member is now raising moneyto try tohelp him out. Williamson is in one of the most expensive dorm rooms at Carleton University because he needs an accessible room with 24/7 on-call assistance. (Ashley Burke/CBC News) The 18-year-old's neurological disorder makes it difficult for him to walk, so he relies on an electric wheelchair to get around.He can't write because he lacks the fine motor skills, and he struggleswith chronic pain. Williamson hasno cognitive impairment, and excelledinhigh school. But because he has special needs, he was placedinto a program for students with developmental difficulties. Staying there meant he wouldn't graduate until … Continue reading →

Adam Ward and Mike Arsalides, CTV Barrie Published Monday, August 14, 2017 11:20AM EDT Last Updated Monday, August 14, 2017 6:38PM EDT Police want the publics help in locating a suspect who stole a toy car that belongs to a girl with cerebral palsy. A witness reported seeing a man and a young boy stealing the ride-on toy car from outside a home on Bourbon Circle in Barries southeast end on Saturday night. Barrie police say the boy was seen getting onto the car and driving away, while the man followed from behind. The suspect is described as a white man, 58 with a medium build. He was seen wearing a light blue t-shirt and long shorts. The boy he was with is believed to be between four and five years old. She is not able to walk on her own and requires a power wheelchair and to change it up a bit, we'd bought her an escalade so when her friends are riding their bikes, she can feel like she is doing something as well, says Denise Fogarty, Hilarys mother. For the last two days, she could only sit on her porch while her friends and younger brother played. … Continue reading →