Health & Fitness
Wyatt's Warriors Will Run for Sight on May 6 at Union Station
Area family helped by the Delta Gamma Center are warriors for Wyatt.
Wyatt was diagnosed with a visual impairment shortly after his parents brought him home from the hospital. He was born prematurely at 28 weeks. The doctors discovered he had suffered from a severe brain hemorrhage that led to hydrocephalus (a buildup of cerebral spinal fluid in his skull) and the damage led to Cerebral Palsy.
Many children with Cerebral Palsy, including Wyatt, also have a vision condition called Cortical Visual Impairment or CVI. This means Wyatt's vision impairment involves his brain and a difficulty interpreting what he sees.
The Gehbauer family, who reside in , came to the shortly after Wyatt's diagnosis.
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"Delta Gamma Center is a great resource for our family, most of Wyatt's therapists are affiliated with the Center. The Center provides us with limitless information and support as well as a great place to meet and play with similar families. This year we're participating in the Run for Sight and with our team, Wyatt's Warriors." said Wyatt's mother.
The Run for Sight is the Delta Gamma Center's annual run/walk event that has raised over $100,000 for the programs and services they provide to hundreds of families throughout the St. Louis area. It is Sunday, May 6 at St. Louis Union Station and starts at 8:30 a.m.
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Families and fitness enthusiasts will enjoy a special celebration during this year’s Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments 20th Annual Run for Sight! The event once again includes opportunities for individuals and teams to participate through a 5K run, 2-mile fun run/walk or sleepy head option (a donation without the early wake up call).
Both sighted and visually impaired children under 12 are encouraged to participate in a short, inclusive Fun Run. After the morning’s events, participants are invited to attend an 20th Anniversary Celebration After Bash complete with entertainment, a health and wellness village, food, beverages, giveaways and more!
Honorary Chairperson and emcee is John Carney.
Wyatt is two years old now and just received his very first pair of glasses. To support children like Wyatt at the annual event go to www.dgckids.org or to volunteer call 314-776-1300.