Success Stories From Families Across Alabama

“I just wanted to say thank you again for the Sami and the compression vest. Just after we got them, Campbell had a series or seizures, more than he’s ever had at once and it gave me so much peace of mind to know that we have the Sami now that can pick those up and alert us vs a simple baby monitor. And the compression vest in combination with a change in medication has made a huge improvement in his sensory seeking behaviors.”

“Thank you so much for helping with Ayden’s brace shirts! I snapped a few pictures of him tonight wearing his new shirt under his brace! He is definitely a lot happier and it fits so much better!”

“A little late, but just want to thank Libby’s Friends for providing the Special Tomato EIO Push Chair for Asher. We needed this as a secondary chair to his wheelchair as his wheelchair is too heavy to lift daily from the car to school and vice versa. Now, his wheelchair stays at school and the push chair stays in my car and it is SO much easier on my back. He loves it, and we love it! We are so thankful!!”

“I cannot say thank you enough for blessing us with the grant for Lucy’s intensive therapy. Her therapist, Lauren, said it was the strongest week she has ever had! She is so very close to those independent steps! Thank you for your hand in making this possible for us!”

“His speech therapist has been helping us learn the ins and outs of it and he’s done super well with it at speech, but at home he often avoids us when we try to use it. Tonight I left it sitting on the table and of his own volition he used it to try and tell me something (second time he’s done this). After Christmas he received a diagnosis of level 2 Autism and ADHD, so we are even more grateful for his device as we know it’s going to be a huge help when he hits those regressions in learning and using his words.”

“His speech therapist has been helping us learn the ins and outs of it and he’s done super well with it at speech, but at home he often avoids us when we try to use it. Tonight I left it sitting on the table and of his own volition he used it to try and tell me something (second time he’s done this). After Christmas he received a diagnosis of level 2 Autism and ADHD, so we are even more grateful for his device as we know it’s going to be a huge help when he hits those regressions in learning and using his words.”

“John David was born with a brain malformation called holoprosencephaly. He is nonverbal and wheelchair and G-Tube dependent.

Libby’s Friends has helped provide an adaptive stroller that has given John David freedom to spend more time outdoors on different terrains as well as a changing space on the go, allowing him to spend a lot of time cheering on his brother at the ball fields! Libbys Friends also provided a Go To Seat giving John David support to sit up and play at home as well as the flexibility to take the seat on the go to restaurants or family gatherings providing more inclusion!

John David is a busy body that loves to be on the move, and we’re so thankful for Libby’s Friends supporting us by providing equipment that keeps him active, included, and happy!”

“Emir was recently adopted at the age of 8 from Bulgaria. He has a genetic condition called Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), which causes benign brain tumors that impact his motor skills. Emir began occupational therapy recently, with those services covered by Libby’s Friends. His care was thoughtfully coordinated alongside the Adoption and Foster Care Clinic, ensuring he receives the support he needs as he continues to grow and thrive.”

“Esther, the youngest, has a story many of you may recognize. Born in Florida, Esther was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, had swelling on her brain, and was paralyzed from the waist down. She has a brain shunt, a tracheostomy, and a G-tube. She was born nearly blind and profoundly deaf — and at just 18 months old, her hearing miraculously returned. Since then, Esther has listened to more than 1,000 audiobooks, soaking in the world around her in her own incredible way. Libby’s Friends has been honored to support Esther with an iPad communication device, a Tomato Seat, adaptive switch toys, and a Firefly GoToSeat, helping her communicate, play, and move through life with more comfort and independence.”

“Brooks was diagnosed with an unbalanced chromosome translocation that has impacted him both medically and developmentally. There is very limited information available about his specific diagnosis, making Brooks truly one of a kind. He is tracheostomy, wheelchair, and G-tube dependent, is nonverbal, and has cognitive delays.

Libby’s Friends has been such a blessing to our family by providing Brooks with an adaptive stroller to safely and easily get out and about, along with a communication device that helps him express himself and connect with the world around him.

Brooks has overcome so much in his nine years of life, and we always say he thrives in his own way. The strength, joy, and resilience he shows every single day is truly inspiring.”

“We have loved watching his confidence, independence, and speech grow this summer as he worked hard to learn and use his other ‘voice’. It has also definitely made our choice to send him into the school system this year much easier.

Knowing he has the tools and confidence right off the bat to go into this year truly helps this mama heart be at ease. Thank you to your family and everyone at Libby’s friends who made this possible. Our family will forever be grateful for and changed by your generosity!”

“Thank you so much for helping us be able to take this journey into correcting her deformity. It means the world to me that I am able to give the best possible treatment to my baby girl with your help. She has made great progress in the short amount of time that we’ve had the helmet and we owe it all to you guys! We get a lot of great questions about our helmet and always recommend everyone we meet with a special need to check out your mission online. It has been our experience that many people are excited to find out help is out there for assistance which they thought was otherwise impossible to obtain. I for certain cannot thank you enough for giving us the tools to better my daughter’s quality of life and in doing so possibly preventing other issues later in life. Thank you.”