Hot Cares helps 10 year old suffering from Battens Disease

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Xavier is 10 years old now and for the first five years of his life he appeared to be a normal and energetic little boy. But when he was five years old, he started losing his sight and by the age of 7 years old he began having seizures. After being in and out of hospital, he was diagnosed with Battens Disease. Battens Disease effects the brain, by blindness, epilepsy, Xander can’t walk and or talk. He is regressing in his in basic motor and neurological capabilities as this disease effect the whole Neuro system and eventually he will be needing 24hrs nursing.
Xavier needs a specialised wheelchair that will assist in not only in him sitting up but also will keep his neck and head straight and not leaning on his lap.
This is how Hot Cares will be assisting.
16 Oct 2023 English South Africa Non-Profit · Non-Profit

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