age
16
years old
from
RI
Cranston, RI
illness
Cerebral Palsy
family
Mom

Visnja was born in the U.S. and diagnosed with brain damage and cerebral palsy at 2.5 years old. Her family moved to Bosnia for intensive treatment, where she underwent 6-8 hours of physcial therapy daily. By 4-5 years old, she could sit independently and began horseback therapy to build muscle. At 8, Visnja and her mom returned to the U.S. Although she still can't walk independently, this does not slow her down.

Visnja is a happy, resilient girl with a great sense of humor. She loves swimming, horseback riding, laughing with friends, and listening to music. She has a passion for a good tragedy story and always stays stylish.

story
wish
Swim with Dolphins
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