In Support of Next steps for Pete
Support Registry
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Meet Pete, an almost 3-year-old little boy with a contagious smile, incredible determination, and a bright future ahead of him.
Pete was diagnosed with spastic diplegia cerebral palsy around his first birthday. This disorder causes his leg muscles to be tight. He has worked hard through therapies and interventions to build strength, gain new skills, and make meaningful progress with independent walking. Every milestone has been the result of perseverance, dedication, and a family that believes deeply in his potential.
This September, Pete will undergo Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR), a specialized surgery that can significantly reduce spasticity and create new opportunities for mobility and independence. While the surgery itself is a major milestone, it is only the beginning of the journey.
Pete will need extensive rehabilitation to achieve the best possible outcome. Over the next several months, he will undergo a pre-surgical MRI, 2–4 weeks of inpatient rehabilitation immediately following surgery, ongoing physical therapy, and intensive therapy programs designed to help him strengthen his muscles, develop new movement patterns, and maximize the benefits of his SDR surgery.
Pete has already shown everyone around him what perseverance looks like, and his family has no intention of slowing down his progress. They are seeking support to help cover the many medical, rehabilitation, therapy, and intensive therapy expenses that will accompany this important next step in Pete's journey.
Whether through a donation, a meal, lending a puzzle, sharing his story, or writing a letter, every act of support helps make a difference.
This page will be used to share updates on Pete's journey, his upcoming surgery and therapies, and ways to support the family as needs arise. A temporary mailing address will be added to this page closer to September for letters etc. Please follow along to stay updated on Pete's progress and keep Pete and his family in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate this next chapter together.
Thank you for being part of Pete's story and helping him continue moving forward, one step at a time.
Updates
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- Created Jun 11, 2026
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Support Registry
Browse all the options to help, in one place.
Words of Support
Donate, send meals, or lend a hand to include words of support.
Susan Lawson about 1 hour ago • with donation
Shannon and Karen about 4 hours ago • with donation
Jeberger6658 about 5 hours ago • on 'July Intensive PT' update
Nell Brennan about 5 hours ago • on 'July Intensive PT' update
Michelle Gassaway about 9 hours ago • on 'July Intensive PT' update
Karen Huth 5 days ago • with donation