Welcome to Kya’s Krusade: Your informational resource dedicated to Arthrogryposis

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First Steps

On May 25, 2007, at the age of 3 years and 7 months, Kya took her first unassisted steps, using a push toy to maintain her balance. She has undergone 14 corrective surgeries; wears splints regularly and attends physical and occupational therapy for two hours every week. Kya is bright, persistent and enjoys reading, learning and exploring new things. Her journey is challenging and she will have additional surgeries and therapy sessions to continue to improve her range of motion and ability to perform routine tasks independently.

Thanks to the combined efforts of doctors, therapists, loved ones and Kya’s own fierce determination, she continues to make progress toward achieving her therapeutic goals.

It is in that spirit, that we invite you to join our Krusade and help other children, like Kya, continue to take steps toward fulfilling their potentials.

Our Mission

Kya’s Krusade is a comprehensive resource center, serving children and families affected by physical disabilities, specializing in Arthrogryposis and other less publicized physical disabilities. We offer education and assistance for children from diagnosis through 18 years of age. We strive to form a diverse community network and provide opportunities to enable equal access to all available informational, emotional, medical and financial sources of support.