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Danielle's Foundation is a non-profit foundation and resource and support center for loved ones and caregivers of children who have cerebral palsy and some sort of brain injury. A place where parents who struggle taking care of children with mental illness can go to find support. The foundation was created in memory of Danielle Lynnette Vick, a child who suffered an anoxic brain injury at a very young age, ultimately causing her death at just four years old in 2005. The foundation is used to help families in similar situations.

 About Danielle 

Danielle was born prematurely by three months, and like most premature infants, needed to be hospitalized. While there for three months, she had typical respiratory issues which caused her to need a tracheostomy and ventilator. Danielle's devlopment was overall delayed, but fortunately at around ten months, she was home and well, and acting like a regular healthy baby, and spunky as ever.

One day, everything changed. After Danielle's first birthday in 2005, an episode occured that forever changed her life and everyone else's. Somehow, her brain went a long period of time without oxygen, ultimately causing her brain damage; an anoxic brain injury. The damage caused her to lose her ability to speak, and her motor skills. A feeding tube was now necessary, ultimately making her care completely dependent on others.

Death

On December 28, 2008, Danielle's short life ultimately came to an end, she passed away at four years old due to anoxic brain damage complications. When Danielle passed, her mother Florence dedicated her time and efforts to help other families with the same struggles and in the same situations. Now, thanks to Florence, Danielle's legacy will live on.

Other Cerebral Palsy and brain injury foundations and more information on Danielle's foundation here