As a driven, determined little three-year-old, Braeden has a natural will to succeed and reach new goals in his life. However, having cerebral palsy and infantile spasms as well as being non-verbal and legally blind, Brady faces difficult challenges on a daily basis. Thanks to overwhelming support in 2016, My Gym Challenged America was able to […]

Little Nathanial suffered a traumatic brain injury, and now has intractable epilepsy, frequent falls, autism-like symptoms, a feeding disorder, and developmental delays. Without a helmet, Nathanial cannot do anything aside from stay in his bed, sit in a wheelchair, or be held. He has such frequent seizures (sometimes 30+ a day) and falls so frequently […]

Three-year-old Preston has Autism Spectrum Disorder and Global Developmental Delays. He has been in occupational therapy, speech therapy, and physical therapy for two years, and he struggles with self-regulation and self-modulation. Preston’s parents requested therapeutic listening equipment to help him focus on activities, facilitate motor planning, and provide increased engagement with the world. After receiving […]

We were so happy to bring a smile to the face of our newest recipient! Rebekah has Spina Bifida and is unable to walk without the assistance of braces and a walker. Rebekah’s new swing, presented by MGCA, allows her to enjoy playtime with her siblings and friends.

Born at 26 weeks’ gestation, Lizbeth stayed in NICU for one and a half months. She has needed assistance overcoming delays in speech and language, socialization, and self-help skills, and still walks on her toes even after 18 months of occupational therapy. The Sit ‘n Spin given to Lizbeth encourages her to stand with her […]

Jaxon was born with Cerebral Palsy, mild cortical vision impairment, and bilateral cystic periventricular leukomalacia. With the help of Jaxon’s bath chair, his mom is able to care for Jaxon and allow him to play in the bathtub without worry. In a recent conversation with Jaxon’s mom, she exclaimed: “Jaxon had so much fun playing […]

Jayleen was born prematurely and exposed to drugs in her prenatal stages. She has global developmental disabilities highlighted by her sensory integration dysfunction, social-emotional skill deficits, and related behavior problems. Jayleen is also on the autism spectrum. As you can see in the photo, Jayleen loves her new Southpaw Cuddle Swing. She is able to […]

My Gym Challenged America recently received a letter from the mother of one of the girls we’ve helped: “Olivia has a metabolic disorder: Mitochondrial disease. While Mitochondrial disease affects each person differently, Olivia’s main system targeted is her GI/Motility. As a result, Olivia is central line dependent for calories and hydration. Olivia has had a […]

Cole has been diagnosed with Epilepsy, Infantile Spasms, and Cortical Dysplasia. In addition, he had to have almost half of his brain removed because he was having 150+ seizures a day. With the assistance of his Maclaren Major Elite Stroller, Cole’s parents are able to take him for walks to enjoy the beautiful weather outside. […]

Lucas has been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, severe Seizure Disorder, ADHD, and other developmental delays. He loves to play on his swing set but does not have the dexterity or leg strength to stay on the swing long and often falls to the ground. With the assistance of the Folding Exercise Gym Mat, Lucas is […]