Charlie’s Journey

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The parents of a Ballinderry tot had no choice but to confront their biggest fears, when their beautiful baby boy was diagnosed with infantile scoliosis at just four months-old.

Infantile scoliosis is a rare spinal condition which causes a curve in the spine. If left untreated, it can deform the chest wall and crush the lungs, heart and other organs. This can result in decreased life expectancy and can sometimes be fatal. Read more about Charlie’s journey here.