Community Stories

With Easterseals by his side, Yudian is turning help with everyday tasks into a path to greater independence, showing how caring support can open doors after a spinal cord injury.

With support from their therapist at Easterseals South Carolina and a strong family, twin brothers born early are now coloring, solving puzzles, and scooting—small steps that are bringing big smiles and new confidence.

Born far too early, Sutton faced big hurdles, but with a caring team, his loving family, and Easterseals by their side, he’s now taking his own steps and finding his words—showing how steady support can spark hope.

When Shea was born with a serious heart condition, a neighbor connected his family to Easterseals; with caring therapists and loved ones by their side, he’s gone from big delays to joyful milestones that once seemed out of reach.

Born far too early, Sebastian and his family are starting a hopeful new chapter with Easterseals, setting small goals each visit and celebrating every step, strengthened by caring doctors, therapists, family, and friends who believe in his growth.

With caring early support and therapy, Rylee went from long, hard days to using her eyes to speak, rolling over, sitting with support, and even telling jokes—lifting her family’s hope and opening new ways to connect and grow.

From a scary ultrasound to first steps and happy babbles, Ryeleigh and her family found help and hope with early support from Easterseals and caring therapists, a small village cheering her on as she learns to eat, drink, and dance.

From a fragile start and heart surgery as a baby, Rosey is now a joyful three-year-old taking her first steps and finding her words—with loving parents, early support from Easterseals, and her own bright spirit lighting the way.

With steady help from caring therapists and a strong community, Ozzie is turning small steps into big wins—working toward crawling, standing, and feeding himself—showing how early support can lift a family’s hopes and open new paths forward.

With seven kids and careful routines, the Quiambao family took a chance on respite care and found a trusted helper who felt like family—bringing breathing room, peace of mind, and the freedom to do everyday things again.

With early help from Easterseals South Carolina, Ray’onna went from stiff little limbs and missed milestones to a social, curious child, as her family learned ways to support her and tools helped her stand, move, and share her needs.

With loving family and therapists by his side, baby Oliver is learning to hold his head, sit tall, and feed himself—small steps that bring big joy, and a glimpse of what early help can make possible.