Elmore Autauga News
At just five years old, Amara Pulling, a Holtville Elementary school student from Wetumpka, is already showing a remarkable mix of strength, creativity, and determination. Born with cerebral palsy (CP), she spends her days making colorful pens and handmade crafts — not only because she loves it, but to help fund her ongoing medical care, including surgeries, physical therapy, and specialized mobility equipment.
Cerebral palsy is a neurological condition that affects movement and posture, often caused by abnormal brain development or brain damage before or during birth. For Amara, the challenges began early. She was born three months pre-mature and spent an extended period in the neonatal intensive care unit. Before she was released, doctors performed a brain scan that revealed black spots — areas that had not received enough oxygen and were no longer functioning…