Hello, my name is Phoenix Gayle Lavallee, I am 8 years old. I was born in Brandon M.B on April 14th, 2002. I am originally from Keeseekoowenin First Nations Band, but I have been living in Brandon for most of my life. I am the big sister of Taliyah, Fayth and Brooke. My moms name is Robyn and my step father is Kevin. I also have a puppy named Jingles. I really enjoy dancing, singing and being a big sister. I also like watching movies and swimming.

On Christmas Day 2007, my dad (Melvin) and I were in a car accident. My daddy went to heaven that day and I was in critical condition with life threatening injuries to my head and stomach. I was on life support and in a coma for 2 months; I had 3 brain surgeries and 2 abdominal surgeries. The doctors told mommy that I might not make it because my injuries weren't getting better. After 2 months in a coma I began to show signs of recovery and too my Doctors amazement I survived, the Doctors say I am a miracle child. This is where my journey began. I spent 5 months in the Winnipeg hospital, I couldn't walk, talk or eat but eventually I was well enough to make it home. After I returned home I began intensive physical therapy and with the help of my therapist Wendy I learned to walk again. I have hemi paralysis in the left side of my body and a lot of neurological damage which makes it very difficult for me to learn. I am in a lot of specialized programs at school and do a lot of tests. I have recently begun to have seizures, about eight a day, but the Doctors are trying to find the right medication to control my seizures. I have a lot of medical conditions and require a lot of medical care by Doctors and Therapists'. Having mommy by my side makes me happy. I beat the odds, I am making progress and from here my healing journey continues.

Thank-you everyone for your support and we are looking forward to meeting you all at the Little Valley Jamboree.