Meet Sweet Little Cameron :)

A few years ago I started Project CIP.

The project gives parents of children with incurable illnesses and diseases as well as those with terminal illnesses the opportunity to have a portrait of their child.

This portrait session and portrait is 100 percent free to the parents.

With each session we do, I try to make it my goal of not only giving the parents a nice portrait of their child but also to inform others of the illnesses and uphill battles these children have and are facing day in and day out.

Last month I had the pleasure to do a portrait session for Cameron Dabney's parents, Jessica Brown and T.C. Dabney of Buckingham.

Little Cameron is 6 years old and was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at the age of 6 months.

Due to his illness Cameron does not talk, walk, or hold his head up one is own.

According to his Aunt, Tori Evans, Cameron does most of his communication with cards that have writing on them and with facial expressions.

What is Cerebral palsy?

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a disorder that affects muscle tone, movement, and motor skills (the ability to move in a coordinated and purposeful way). Cerebral palsy can also lead to other health issues, including vision, hearing, and speech problems, and learning disabilities.

CP is usually caused by brain damage that occurs before or during a child's birth, or during the first 3 to 5 years of a child's life. There is no cure for CP, but treatment, therapy, special equipment, and, in some cases, surgery can help a child who is living with the condition.

Cerebral palsy affects muscle control and coordination, so even simple movements — like standing still — are difficult. Other vital functions that also involve motor skills and muscles — such as breathing, bladder and bowel control, eating, and learning — may also be affected when a child has CP.

To learn more about CP and the research that is being done please visit cerebralpalsy.org

Why Project CIP?

As a mother of a child with an incurable disease I know how medical bills can stack up and the last thing you have funds for is for a portrait session of your child.

Every parent wants to have a beautiful portrait of their child and this is why I started Project CIP.

If you have or know of parent who would benefit from this program please contact us.

Learn more about Project CIP