Episode 12 - How my child's Cerebral Palsy diagnosis created miracles with Sera Johnston

A mother’s world came crashing down in 5 words “your daughter has Cerebral Palsy”.  Sera shares her inspirational story of coming to terms with a child’s life-changing diagnosis and how determined mothers can create miracles and help their child defy all expectations.  Hear how this mum moved mountains to raise $75k in just six months for an operation only available in the USA.  She believed this operation could be the answer, but even she didn’t expect what happened to her daughter as she boarded the plane home. Having writing a book about her daughter’s experience, she’s gone on to create changes in the system and services to make sure other mothers raising children with disabilities in the UK get the support she wished she’d had.

What we cover

• The news that changed Sera's daughter's life when she was just 13 months old
• How Sera and her husband  had to put their emotions aside to figure out how they could give their daughter an independent life
• The procedure that could change Sara's daughters life
• The incredible fundraising they did to raise the money needed for the procedure
• How the procedure changed Sera's daughters life and where she is now

Mentionned in the episode

•  Dana's Walk - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Danas-Walk-Sera-Johnston/dp/1908746378

More about Sera

Sera Johnston is known as one of the top ten inspiring women - by Global Woman Magazine. An international expert supporting and empowering mothers raising children with disabilities to reclaim their identity, health and happiness. Combined a highly successful 25 year training and development career with raising her disabled daughter, Sera knows first hand what it is like to suddenly have your world change in a heartbeat

Contact details:

https://www.serajohnston.com

@serajohnston.coachinganddevelopment

IG - serajohnston

LinkedIn.com/in/sera-johnston-a8208884

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