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Jackson Roberts • Durban, South Africa

Defying every prediction, one brave day at a time.

Jackson was diagnosed at just 10 months old with multiple severe neurological conditions. We were once told we would be lucky if he reached his fourth birthday. Today, Jackson is 6½ years old — still fighting, still smiling, and still teaching us what courage really looks like.

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Jackson Roberts with his family
Current monthly care target± R35,000 for therapy, schooling, equipment and specialist support
6½years old
8diagnoses
2020journey began
R35kmonthly target

Our story

The day everything changed

Our son, Jackson Roberts, was diagnosed at just 10 months old during the COVID pandemic with eight neurological disorders and conditions: microcephaly, polymicrogyria, partial lissencephaly, severe hypertonia, dysphagia, cerebral palsy, epilepsy and global developmental delays.

Jackson suffered a spontaneous genetic mutation in utero between 20 and 22 weeks of pregnancy. This mutation was not hereditary — it simply happened. Nothing was detected during pregnancy. Every scan appeared normal, and Jackson's delivery was perfect, with Apgar scores of 9 and 10.

As the months passed, we noticed Jackson was not reaching the same milestones as other children his age. What followed was a whirlwind of specialist appointments, tests, X-rays, EEGs, swallow studies and MRIs before we finally received the diagnoses that would change our lives forever.

Jackson today

A little boy with a massive fighting spirit

Jackson is 6½ years old. He cannot walk independently and needs constant physical support, therapy and care. He attends Bloom Village with facilitator support and continues with ongoing therapies to protect his body, maintain function, support feeding and posture, and give him the best possible quality of life.

Daily care

Jackson needs help with movement, positioning, feeding, sleep support, medication routines and everyday comfort.

Therapy support

Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, hydrotherapy and specialist appointments remain part of his life.

Equipment

Orthotics, splints, standing support, feeding aids and postural equipment help protect his body as he grows.

How support helps

Every contribution keeps Jackson moving forward.

The costs of raising a child with complex medical and neurological needs are continuous. Donations help cover Jackson's therapies, schooling support, specialist consultations, medical equipment, orthotics, medication support and daily care needs.

Our current monthly target is approximately R35,000. Every donation, share and message of support helps relieve the pressure and keeps Jackson surrounded by the care he needs.

TherapiesPT • OT • Speech • Hydro
SchoolingBloom Village + facilitator
MedicalNeuro, chiro, medication
EquipmentAFOs, splints, standing support

Contact

Thank you for walking this road with us.

For donations, support, fundraising ideas or questions about Jackson's Journey, please contact the Roberts family.

Websitewww.jacksonsjourney.co.za

WhatsApp Jade073 944 5555

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