“Colbie and I have accomplished so much together,” shares Sarah Patton, PT, DPT at Children’s Specialized Hospital. “I promised myself when I first began working with her, that I would never underestimate the power of what she is capable of, because she has beat the odds every step of the way. The odds just don’t apply to Colbie. Her work ethic, drive, and positivity defy them every time!” Sarah shares that she and Colbie have worked hard to make use of her forearm crutches and to progress from her gait trainer. “We recently had a big moment of success together where she was able to take a long string of steps with her crutches without support for the first time! It was amazing to watch her shine and meet that goal.” Sarah also shares that the best thing about Colbie is no matter the struggles she’s taking on at any given time, she is ever kind, loving, and encouraging to everyone around her. “She faces hard obstacles every session and every day, but is always the first to tell you that YOU’RE doing great,” says Sarah. “I just think she lights up the world around her.”

Amanda shares that Colbie also loves the atmosphere of the therapy gym, and how it’s an open concept so there are other kids working on their own therapy goals at the same time. “I remember a few months ago my parents took Colbie to a session while I was at work. They told me that during the session, Ms. Sarah was helping Colbie practice walking and she told them Colbie’s leg was looking good, so Colbie screamed across the gym to the other therapists and patients, ‘Hey guys! My leg is looking good today!’ Everyone laughed, but that’s the support the kids feel at CSH! It’s special.”