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My 92-year-old aunt and CP

myauntborn1928

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May 2020 edited May 2020 in Cerebral palsy

My aunt turned 92 in March of this year and she has cerebral palsy.

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Ami2301 Member, Community Co-Production Group Posts: 7,945 Disability Gamechanger

May 2020

Welcome to the community @myauntborn1928! Let us know if you have any questions

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May 2020

Great to have you here @myauntborn1928. Wishing a very belated happy birthday to your aunt.

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So good to meet you @myauntborn1928, wishing your aunt a spectacular belated Happy Birthday! 92 years young!

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