RADNOR, Pa. - A Radnor organization recently changed the life of a little boy batting cerebral palsy.Five-year-old, Carl has been battling cerebral palsy for most of his life.
Carl has had several surgeries from his head to his legs, but his life was recently changed by a brand-new bike."Eventually he will start to walk, but as of right now, this bike is like him walking, him running, him being with the kids and participating in activities, so I think this is awesome," said Carl’s mother, Crystal Pelo.Although the bike is necessary for Carl’s muscles to receive the therapy they need, the $6,000 bike is not covered by insurance.
That’s where the organization, "Help Hope Live" stepped in.MORE HEADLINESThe non-profit organization is dedicated to raising money for medical bills to help families, like Carl’s.
For the past 40 years, the organization has raised over $165 million to change the lives of people who are in need of financial assistance.Every kid deserves a bike," said Kelly Green, Executive Director of Help Hope Live. "Remember when you were a kid, and you just got on your bike, and it was freedom and independence.