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Daniel was born on
December 23, 2003 through a complicated birth. He was diagnosed with hypoxic
ischemic encephalopathy. His family was told that he would never walk,
talk or eat on his own when he was two days old -- Daniel's first
Christmas.
Daniel has suffered seizures and has been further diagnosed with spastic
quadriplegic cerebral palsy, kyphoscolosis and visual atrophy. In his
short life, Daniel has had numerous hospital stays because of
respiratory distress and other complications. During these visits, his
family would stay with him for over a week at a time in the hospital
until Daniel was feeling well enough to go home.
Daniel and his family have received services from Early Intervention
Services since February 2004. He currently receives weekly speech
therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy and special education;
as well as service coordination support. Daniel is also followed by
physicians at the Children's Hospital in Milwaukee for his medical
needs.
Dan and Lori have been supportive parents of Daniel and Avrianna. They
have advocated for services for Daniel throughout his short life, and
are working hard to make Daniel's daily living as comfortable as they
can. They worked together to have a benefit in Daniel's name. Lori is a
member of the local family support board and has been appointed to the
state Birth-to-3 Interagency Coordinating Council by Governor Doyle. Dan
and Lori also have extended family who has worked with them and Daniel
to provide support and care.
Congratulations, Osero family! Thanks for bringing The Goodwill Promise
to life.
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