about teambryce
who is bryce?
Bryce is a handsome and engaging four year-old boy who touches the lives of everyone he meets. Bryce faces many challenges as he is unable to walk independently lacking the use of his left-side due to hemiplegia.
Bryce does not speak more than a few words but is learning some sign language. Despite his limitations we are confident Bryce will continue to make strides in his development and quality of life, with continued support of family, friends, doctors, therapists, and teachers as well as Bryce's own determination.
To learn more about Bryce's life please read "About Bryce" in Adobe PDF (12mb) or rich text format.
what is hemiplegia?
Hemiplegia, also known as hemiplegic cerebral palsy when diagnosed in children, is a condition involving paralysis or partial paralysis of one side of the body caused by damage to part of the brain.
what is the Bryce LeConti Fund?
The Bryce LeConti Fund (Team Bryce) is focused on aiding and bringing awareness to the difficulties that Bryce LeConti and special needs children in our community face. Team Bryce holds special fundraising events to provide the necessary resources to assist Bryce and other children who are severely challenged.
The Bryce LeConti Fund strives to support facilities and associations dedicated to helping children meet their challenges. The goal of Team Bryce is to contribute to some or all of the following programs who have helped Bryce and countless others like him:
- Massachusetts Early Intervention
- Reading Integrated School Experience (RISE)
- Children's Hemiplegia and Stroke Assoc. (CHASA)
- Camp Sunshine
- American Hippotherapy Association
big hands helping little hands
The Bryce LeConti Fund was founded by the family and friends of Bryce. Each team member and their families want Bryce to continue to reach developmental goals. It is recognized by Team Bryce that in order to continue to help Bryce succeed there must be a commitment to community, and making available resources for families with special needs children through funding various support and intervention programs.
