Steps trio earn CP teen award nominations
‘Proud of our Steps Superheroes’
THREE youngsters from Steps have scooped nominations and awards at this year’s Cerebral Palsy Teen Awards.
Steps Lead Conductor, Indila Simandi, said, “‘I am so incredibly proud of our Steps Superheroes. Well done to all the nominees. Steps is a registered charity supporting families. We offer a free and unique service using the principles of Conductive Education for children with conditions that cause motor impairments or motor development delays.
“Steps caters for young children with Cerebral Palsy, chromosome disorders including Down Syndrome or other conditions which affect the acquisition of motor skills. The focus is on what potential the children have and how their development can be enhanced through an optimistic and informed approach. We feel very privileged to be able to offer our support to all the amazing Steps families.”
Below are details of the Steps trio who were nominated.
Stephie Temple-Rose, age 13, won Role Model of the Year.
“Stephie is a kind-hearted, resilient and incredibly intelligent young lady, despite all of her challenges. She has attended Steps for the last 10 years and is one their most committed and regular attendees, becoming a role model for hundreds of other children.
“She is very passionate about helping children like herself and will always go the extra mile to support others. Stephie has learnt Makaton as well as British Sign Language and is also an accomplished athlete, competing in disability athletics, breaking the cerebral palsy 100m and 200m age group records! She also swims and has won numerous medals. Stephie is an inspiration to everyone who meets her; she never gives up not only for herself but for other disabled people too.
Stephie’s mum and dad were so proud, saying, “It was a real honour for her to be nominated for this National Award. To be up there alongside other children from Steps was a bonus! When the winner was announced, we could not believe that she had beaten all the other amazing individuals in the ‘Role Model’ category. We are so proud of her! The amazing support she has received at Steps has, without doubt, contributed to her confidence and desire to inspire other children with disabilities to go on and do great things with their lives. Unusually, Stephie has been completely stuck for words over the whole thing!”
Enzo Rasul, age 2, was nominated for Sibling of the Year.
Enzo’s twin brother, Leo, was born with Cerebral Palsy. Enzo has become Leo’s arms, legs and voice, doing all that he possibly can to ensure that his brother can join in with everything. Enzo has the unique ability to predict Leo’s patterns and routines and is always on hand to calm Leo down, if necessary.
Lilly Rose-Hutt, age 5, was nominated for the Little Hero award.
Lilly-Rose’s determination has enabled her to achieve beyond what was thought possible. During lockdown she has been working on her walking skills. Lilly-Rose decided to take part in a 2.6 mile walking challenge, raising over £300 for Steps! Despite it being painful for LillyRose to walk, she completed the challenge with determination and courage.