Alan has been a fighter his entire life. Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at 18 months old, Alan lives with impaired muscle coordination caused by damage to the brain that occurred at birth. Then in December of 2015, he was diagnosed with Hypertriglyceridemia, with elevated triglycerides which increases the risk of stroke, heart disease, and heart attack.
His doctor recommended a medical bicycle to help strengthen his muscles and keep his triglyceride levels down. That’s where the Floor Covering Industry came in; FCIF was able to cover the entire cost of the medical bicycle. His mom, Catalina, who works in a flooring manufacturer in Georgia, shared that the grant “made me have a more positive outlook because I know that there are people who will help.”
Alan is now able to go to the park with his mom and enjoy bicycle rides.