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ELA’S STORY

Ela, 4 (nervous system disorder)   Ela, 4 (nervous system disorder)

I wish to have a hot tub to relax!   I wish to have a hot tub to relax!

Four-year-old Ela is living with a nervous system disorder. Ela’s diagnosis makes her muscles stiff with spastic movements, and speech can be difficult. Ela relies on physical and occupational therapy and appointments with her speech-language pathologist to help treat her symptoms.  

Ela loves to be read to – especially animal books – and to visit art museums and shows! Ela is delighted when she can be in the water; she loves to swim and play at water parks. When Ela learned she could have a wish granted, she began to dream of having her own hot tub to help relieve the pain in her muscles.  

In 2022, Ela’s most heartfelt wish for a hot tub came true. Ela’s dad, Adam, reflects on what Ela’s wish means to her and himself, “Ela gets to relax, and she can have more freedom in her mobility.” 

WISHES WORK WONDERS

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