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I have always had an
interest in cerebral palsy ever since the birth of
my brother Adam. Like millions of children around
the world, Adam was born with brain damage, which
would have him, face a life time of severe
disability for which there is no hope. As my mother
and I began the world wide search for treatments and
care, we began to realize that there are many people
who offer treatment that are not valid and others
that have unique treatment that can improve
functions.
Unfortunately the reality is that there is no cure.
As we struggled in our quest we realized that we
were not alone and that millions of families around
the world were suffering the same problem. This has
become such a dramatic episode of my life that, I
have focused my efforts on developing a foundation.
The aim of this foundation would be to bring
together those elements, from traditional and non
traditional medicines, which can improve the quality
of life of children with cerebral palsy and other
disabling conditions. With this in focus The ASHA
Foundation was born. With support and guidance of
co-founder Ramesh Vangal the Foundation was able to
start in India in late 2001. Our sole purpose is to
improve the quality of life of children and adults
who otherwise would face a lifetime paralysis.
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