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$2035
The cost of the wish includes the item, 2.9% credit card fee, sales tax and shipping charges (when applicable).

A cranial orthotic for Franklin who needs specialized therapy

Posted Mar 7, 2021
Franklin has been diagnosed with severe plagiocephaly/brachycephaly, also known as flat head syndrome. This is caused by prolonged pressure on the baby’s skull in utero or soon after birth, causing an asymmetric and/or wide head shape. Franklin lives with his grandparents, and they have worked diligently with repositioning him, however at this age his head shape will not naturally correct without intervention of a cranial orthotic. His medical team has recommended Franklin for a specific cranial helmet because there is a small window of time in which an infant’s head shape can be corrected effectively. Unfortunately, this orthotic is not covered by insurance, and Franklin's grandparents are on a limited income. They are devastated they can't afford it, and have come to One Simple Wish for help. It is urgent he start treatment with this orthotic to achieve the best outcome and reduce his treatment time. 

Franklin is 3 years old and lives in TX

Franklin, the happiest, cutest baby in Texas, has been in foster care since birth. He was born with neonatal abstinence syndrome, a complex group of conditions caused when a baby withdraws from certain drugs he's exposed to in the womb before birth. Due to this syndrome, he has not hit some of his developmental milestones, including sitting up on his own or rolling over, and he suffered tremors when he was born.

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One Simple Wish sends the gift to the CASA for Kids of South Central Texas for Franklin.

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Franklin receives the gift from CASA for Kids of South Central Texas!

"Thank you so much to each and every person who donated so that Franklin could receive his much needed cranial helmet. It is so uplifting to see the kindness in so many others shining through. This gift will make a life long difference!"

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