Noah Mischiek was a bright Paul Millsap Hawks Jersey , independent young boy. He had right hemisphere paralysis and was unable to use the right side of his body. Noah's paralysis was the result of an in-utero stroke that resulted in an emergency caesarean section. The full extent of his condition wasn't diagnosed until he was six months old ? after Noah's parents noticed he was not able to use his right hand. A quick paediatrician?s visit led to a long journey to McMaster Children's Hospital in Hamilton, Ontario where the family received the devastating news.
Despite his disability, Noah was always very independent and wanted to do things for himself. While his parents were told he would never walk, Noah demonstrated the ability to take steps, which came as a great surprise for many.
?They told us he would never walk. He's like our miracle baby!? notes Jamie Rolland, Noah's mother.
At three years old, Noah started wearing a serial cast on his right leg to help him walk. The cast is removed for a day then put back on for gradually longer periods of time. The brave pre-schooler also gets Botox injections three times a year in the back of his right leg. The injections are to help relax his leg muscles that were damaged as a result of the stroke, with the eventual hope of Noah walking on his own.
?I'll never forget ... my niece got into the car and Noah asked, 'How come I can't do that?' and I thought it would break my heart?, Jamie recalls.