In an effort to raise money for an operation to help a girl with cerebral palsy, game developer Big Ideas Digital has launched a charity drive involving one of its iPhone games.
Born premature, Grace Windram was diagnosed with cerebral palsy in 2006. Birth trauma left her unable to control the muscles in her legs, arms, mouth and tongue. She underwent several treatments but is still unable to walk. Her parents hoped to change that, though, by applying to an intensive physiotherapy program at the St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
Grace was accepted to the program. The only difficulty now is coming up with the money to pay for it. At $68,000, the treatment is far beyond the means of her family.
Big Ideas Digital learned of Grace’s plight and decided to create an update to its iPhone game consisting of a new level called “Grace’s Tunes.” The user has to find 50 well-known cartoon names in a Road Runner-themed backdrop.
The update costs 99 cents. In eight weeks, the drive has raised approximately $30,000.
“We will be eternally grateful for the generous support that Big Ideas has given Grace’s Fund,” said Helen Windram, Grace’s mother.
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