LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Lubbock Monterey AMBUCS is supporting Lubbock 10-year-old Cat Carrasco amid her battle with most cancers. The organization offered her with an Amtryke Monday on the McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center at Texas Tech.
In January, docs eliminated a big tumor from the young soccer participant’s mind. Now, she has some new wheels to assist her transfer by her subsequent problem.
“It’s a little overwhelming, but nevertheless we’re truly blessed,” Cat’s dad, Tommy Carrasco, mentioned.
It was an emotional second for the Carrasco household, as AMBUCS offered Cat along with her new Amtryke. The nonprofit raises money so it may give Amtrykes to individuals of all ages combating their mobility, every specifically designed to suit the rider.
“Amtrykes wouldn’t exist without AMBUCS. So, it’s really neat to give them away because we know that they are a financial burden for a lot of families, where they wouldn’t be able to afford it,” Pat Sweeten, presidential elect, mentioned. “There’s absolutely no fee that goes with an Amtryke, and as she outgrows her Amtryke we’ll give her a new one.”
“As we take the next step, whatever helps her rehabilitate is always a good thing for us. Not having to pay for the equipment is another is another positive thing for us,” Carrasco mentioned.
All somebody must get an Amtryke is a therapist who can write the prescription.
Keilie Heinrich is one in every of Cat’s bodily therapists at Trustpoint Rehabilitation Hospital. She says Cat has been training on a tryke whereas at rehab, however now she will get to take one home.
“We’ve been riding it kind of around the gym and around the hospital and outside, and she does fantastic. It’s a great way to strengthen her legs and her core and her arms, and it’s just very enjoyable,” Heinrich mentioned. “I know she has her bike at home that she loves and this is just a safer option right now for her until she can get back to her other bike.”
Heinrich says Cat is an inspiration to the entire youngsters on the hospital.
After six months of of persistent vomiting and complications, docs found a big tumor in Cat’s mind in January. Since the surgical procedure to take away it, she’s additionally completed radiation and can begin chemotherapy in May. Carrasco says monetary donations are appreciated, however that’s not the one king of assist they want proper now.
“The prayers, the support, reaching out to us, maybe stopping by, we like to see faces and when Cat sees a face, you know, it makes her smile. So, as long as she’s smiling, we’re smiling,” he mentioned.
As individuals proceed to cheer “Fight Like Cat,” she has extra motivation to maintain transferring. Follow Cat’s journey on the Revolution FC Lubbock Facebook web page, and ship them a message to buy a “Fight Like Cat” bracelet or t-shirt.
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