Oliver

Age 5 California

Meet Oliver. Oliver loves music, snuggles and being with his family where he shares pure love and brings much joy. He has cerebral palsy due to significant congenital brain abnormalities. Oliver also has epilepsy, chronic lung disease, dysphagia, developmental delays, and visual impairment. He is non-verbal and non-ambulatory. He uses a gtube for nutrition and medicine, oxygen support to breathe, and a wheelchair to get around.  

Oliver’s mom Rachel says: "Oliver would not survive, let alone thrive without good medical care. For instance, just a mild cold often necessitates hospitalization with significant respiratory assistance. Home nursing at night, provided through CCS/Medi-Cal (Medicaid), allows us to peacefully sleep and wake up with energy to tackle the day with Oliver.”   

Submitted by Rachel, Oliver’s mom.