Assyrian Medical Society and Wheels For Humanity give a reason for Sargon to smile..

Sargon Yousif, age 19, has never owned a wheelchair until a recent gift was made possible by the UCP, Wheels for Humanity organization.
Assyrian Medical Society shared in the enthusiasm felt by Sargon as he was placed in the custom-made chair for the first time. His excitement, anxiety and thrill of watching the new faces around him were evident in his eyes and smile.
Sargon was born with Cerebral Palsy and has been living on the floor of his bedroom, cared for by his loving mother and three sisters. His father was fatally attacked by insurgents in Iraq prior to the family taking refuge in the United States a little over a year ago.

With the help of the reclined wheelchair, Sargon now has a new perspective on life, seeing a different horizon and dimension of his familys faces, the room, and the view from the window.

The greatest joy was in his face as he was wheeled out of the home and into the courtyard, enjoying the warm sun. Until now, the only form of movement he experienced was by being carried in his mothers arms, with very few moments of being outdoors.

Through the dedicated help of the United Cerebral Palsy, Sargon has had his first complete examination and evaluation done at the UCLA Cerebral Palsy Center. We look forward in sharing further new beginnings with Sargon, taking one-step at a time together.

Fpr more information please visit www.assyrianmedical.org

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