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KATIE’S STORY
Ten year old Alder Hey Ambassador, and guest editor, Katie from Cheshire
is a remarkable girl who has been helping Alder Hey raise vital funds for
many years.
After development problems with
her movement as a baby, Katie was
diagnosed with Diplegic Cerebral Palsy,
a form of cerebral palsy marked by
tense muscles and spasms.
Following her diagnosis Katie began
coming to Alder Hey for physiotherapy
and annual check-ups to keep a close
eye on her spine and hip development
in case her spine became very twisted.
Katie’s family were told she would have
to undergo surgery when she was seven
years old but they knew when the time
came Katie would face it with a smile
on her face.
In February 2015 Katie underwent
major surgery to improve her posture
and help with her standing and walking.
After nine hours in theatre she then
had to endure six weeks lying on her
back – a difficult task for someone as
bubbly as Katie!
In May 2017, after being given botox in
her legs to help relax her muscle tone,
Katie underwent further surgery to
remove blade plates which were fitted
during her first surgery.
Despite having been through so much
Katie has always had a positive attitude.
Mum Clare said: “Katie gets on with
what she needs to do in life with a smile
on her face. She’ll pass children on the
24 Katie’s story