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] "A Family Tradition for 133 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Wednesday, August 4, 1999 - 5 Alternative treatment offers hope for youngster Fundraiser will allow Michael more treatment By Jeff Mitchell Port Perry Star A new, alternative treatment for cerebral palsy is: offering promise to the family of a local boy; and some good friends are helping out, too. Steve and Norma Semcszyszyn are encouraged with the progress they've Impressed by the boy's progress is Rick Sheehey, who has played hockey and golf with Steve for the past 20 years. "It's amazing the improvement in (Michael)." he said. Mr. Sheehey said he and the other members of the Ridge Rangers old- timers hockey geam decided they'd hold a golf tournament, with the pro- ceeds going toward Michael's continu- ing treatment in Picton. The tournament is taking place Aug. 15 at Wolf Run. Anyone interested in filling the few spots left on the roster can call Mr. Sheehey at 986-5426, or Rick Campbell at 986- seen in their son 0606. ton Seconds | 'We have seen a big | Also helping the tion since he began taking cause are the treatment in an improvement In him' Mississaugas of oxygenation Scugog Island, who chamber, and | With treatment: mom | have =~ donated want to continue $2,500 toward the the process. But they have to travel to Picton for the sessions, and that's costly. "We have seen a big improvement in him," Mrs. Semcszyszyn said, not- ing that her son is able to sit up, is beginning to form words, and has experienced vastly improved motor skill development since starting the treatment. Essentially, it sees the patient enter a chamber in which he is given large doses of pure oxygen. The theory is that more oxygen enters the bloodstream and stimu- lates the brain. cause from the charitable fund established with the Great Blue Heron Casino. Mr. Semcszyszyn said the contri- butions are greatly appreciated, as they allow the family to continue with a treatment that has given them and Michael hope for the future. "There's no funding for this stuff we're doing, so any support we get is greatly appreciated," he said. With the treatment, "a lot more oxygen gets into the blood, and gets into the brain, and we have seen drastic improvements," he said. Michael Semcszyszyn is surrounded by mom Norma, brother Jeff, 12, dad Steve, Rick Sheehey, and Shawn Eade, repre Scugog Island. The band has contributed $2,500 toward the 10-year-old's treatment, and a golf tournament is planned Aug. 15. senting the Mississaugas. of If this is all you need, then this is all we'll suggest. At Goodwrench, we can't guarantee every vehicle will pass its emissions test, but we can guarantee we'll only recommend fixing what really needs fixing. Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE for a Goodwrench Drive Clean Facility near you. Goodwrench Service [PONTIAC] BUICK GMC CHEVROLET Cadibbac Oldsmobile piso @ FUJIFILM Ala BEW 5x 7,8 of ou can make colof Nowy ombination po 0, wallet size or d SUMMER HOURS: Mon.-Wed.8-6 * Thurs.-Fr Digital Picture Center nts nght from x thout negatives he uides you through the touch seen qin Your your ongnal PICtUre, wi Aladdin Picture Center g ko entre process on the easy-to i Leave the negatives at home oda pictures t y' Memories Better! I. 8-8 ® Sat. 9-5 ¢ Sun. 10-4