A model with cerebral palsy pushed her body to the limit when she completed a five-mile sponsored walk on Saturday, April 29. Asa Marshal, 28, from Templewood Lane, Farnham Common, took part in this years annual Slough Together Walk, organised by Slough Rotary, as a way of kick-starting the revival of her charity work following a long hiatus. Asa started the charity ASA Disability That Knows No Limits when she was 12 with the help of parents, providing a support network for disabled youngsters. The promotion and glamour model says she first decided to start ASA because she was bullied for her disability during her time at primary school. She put her group on hold when studying for her A-levels and going to university and re-started it in 2014. The charity organised fundraising fashion shows, outings, seminars and more. Its work was again put on hold in 2015 when Asa underwent major brain surgery. Sadly the former Bucks New University students operation was not as successful as expected and seriously set her back physically. She sees the weekends five-mile push through Slough and Eton as a comeback for her charity and raised about 800 from her feat. Asa said she … Continue reading →

After being stranded for more than a month at a hospital, a 45-year-old man with cerebral palsy went to a nursing home Saturday and could, per a judges order,eventually return to the less-restrictive group home where he had lived for more than two decades. At an emergency hearing Friday night, a Loudoun County judge denied a request from Alex Scotts family to immediately send him back his Northern Virginia group home but also ordered that the group home take steps in the next two weeks toward accepting Scott back into its care. The decision was seen as a partial victory for Scotts family in a standoff over a feeding tube that has captured the attention of disability rights advocates and an online community that has followed Scotts plight. While we are disappointed Alex is not going home today, we are encouraged that Loudoun County has been ordered by the court to take specific measures to make sure Alex goes home as soon as possible, Scotts sister Samantha Tunador said late Friday. On Saturday, Scott, who cannot speak, had spent 38 days in the hospital while his family and caregivers at Kentwell Group Home argued over what is best for him. … Continue reading →

The North Carolina teenager surprised with a dream sports trip by his classmates finally made it to home plate. Christian Heavner, a high school senior living with cerebral palsy, was given a big send-off in his hometown on Tuesday before embarking on a trip to watch the New York Yankees play on their home field. The lucky teens time in the Big Apple went beyond watching the swing of the bat or hearing the sounds of a roaring crowd at Wednesdays game which pitted the Bronx Bombers against the Toronto Blue Jays. A student group known as the Junior Dream team raised almost $10,000 to pay for the experience. Basking in the sun of an afternoon made perfect for Americas pastime, Heavner met the Yankees Brett Gardner and Didi Gregorius, and even scored a few autographs. His smile spoke volumes and it was broadcast on the big screen for everyone in the stadium to see. It means the world to me. Ive wanted to do this since I was a little boy, Heavner told ABC-owned station WABC-TV. Adding to an already wonderful day at the ballpark, Heavners team of choice beat the Blue Jays 8-6. Read more: Teen with cerebral … Continue reading →