Caydens' Myotonic Dystrophy Journey
"Muscular Dystrophy Canada’s mission is to enhance the lives of those affected by neuromuscular disorders by continually working to provide ongoing support and resources while relentlessly searching for a cure through well-funded research."
Comedy Invasion Benefit (Jan 25 2018)
Presented by BOBFM 96.1 & THE FARM 101.1
The Comedy Invasion Presents:
Big Daddy Tazz & Friends
To Support 4 Year Old Cayden Cross and his battle against Muscular Dystrophy.
Big Daddy Tazz, James Mullinger, Scott Porteous and Nelson Mayer headline “The Comedy Invasion”.
Van for Cayden
We originally started this page to raise funds for our family to purchase a new wheelchair accessible van. Cayden weighs well over 35 pounds and is a very tall boy with long legs. Lifting him into and out of his car seat was a constant struggle. We were fortunate enough to receive a special stroller...
About Cayden
Cayden was born on February 15th, 2013 in Brandon, Manitoba. He was delivered by emergency c-section then immediately rushed to the neonatal intensive care unit with respiratory and cardiac issues. He also experienced feeding difficulties. He was placed on a ventilator and various monitors and IVs. He was given caffeine to prevent his heart
Cayden's Equipment
Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO) Cayden has a pair of Ankle Foot Orthosis. I call them “boots”. When Cayden was born his toes were very pointed downward. This foot position obviously will cause problems with him learning how to walk. About 3 days after Cayden was born the Pediatric Rehab Team came to assess him and...
