Teen with cerebral palsy shocks parents, walks at graduation

RAVENNA, OH (WJW) — The daily routine in the Wright household in Ravenna involves Dede Wright helping her 19-year-old daughter, Lexi Wright, get ready for the day. Lexi has cerebral palsy and gets around in a wheelchair.

“Physical therapy, occupational therapy, you name it. I had to quit work for four years just so I could take her everywhere she needed to go and I wasn’t going to stop; never have, never will,” Dede said.

Lexi was diagnosed when she was born and doctors said she would probably only live a few days.

“I think I said at least five prayers a day every day and the Lord heard us and here she is 19 years later,” Dede said.

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