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"As I fold her into my embrace I realize then that
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– Jodi Picoult from "My Sister's Keeper"
 
   
 
 
     
 

The Hettasch family is dealing with a multitude of medical issues relating to their three beautiful daughters. Lindsay is in a wheelchair, due to severe cerebral palsy and seizures. Hannah, Lindsay’s twin sister, suffers from a seizure disorder, anxiety and developmental delays. Lauren, the eldest sister, had received treatment for Sensory Integrative Dysfunction. All of this has left the family with soaring medical bills and expenses that will extend far into the future.

A Note About The Hettasch Sisters:

Lindsay is 7 years old. She was born at 32 weeks gestation with a myriad of problems. She has been diagnosed with microcephaly (abnormally small head), quadriplegic cerebral palsy and Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, (a severe form of epilepsy). This has left Lindsay without the ability to sit, walk or talk. Her communication skills are extremely limited and her needs are many. She inspires all with her courage and welcoming smile.
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Hannah is Lindsay’s identical twin sister. Though Hannah’s diagnosis is not as severe, her issues include a seizure disorder, speech and developmental delays, ADHD and severe anxiety. She receives services through specialists and her school district. Hannah is quite a swimmer at the local Y and she likes to play with her friends.
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Lauren is the twin’s big sister. She is 12 years old. She had been diagnosed with Sensory Integrative Dysfunction. Three years of speech and occupational therapy helped make our world user-friendly for Lauren. She’s a wonderful helper for her family at home and swims competitively at the Rich Port YMCA.
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