A little girl took her first steps unaided - to see Santa in his grotto
- 5 years ago
This is the adorable moment a little girl took her first steps unaided - to see Santa in his grotto.
Esme Hodge, aged three, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and spastic diaplegia last year and until recently could only walk with the help of a frame.
But in September she underwent surgery in America to help her walk independently, as it was not available on the NHS.
After a year of fundraising for the £80,000 operation, selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR), her parents Angela, 40, and Matthew, 44, were granted their very own “Christmas miracle” when they saw Esme toddle over to meet Santa.
Esme Hodge, aged three, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and spastic diaplegia last year and until recently could only walk with the help of a frame.
But in September she underwent surgery in America to help her walk independently, as it was not available on the NHS.
After a year of fundraising for the £80,000 operation, selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR), her parents Angela, 40, and Matthew, 44, were granted their very own “Christmas miracle” when they saw Esme toddle over to meet Santa.