August Warrior
Kirra
Kirra’s epilepsy journey began in September 2010, when she was just two and a half years old. Her first seizure occurred following a minor head knock she had experienced 4-6 weeks earlier.
One morning, Kirra woke up feeling sick and complaining of stomach pain.
After giving her some yoghurt, she started vomiting and eventually fell asleep. Her mother noticed Kirra's right hand jerking slightly, which soon turned into a full-body, aggressive 25-minute seizure at home.
At the hospital, scans revealed that Kirra had an arteriovenous malformation (AVM), a rare brain condition present from birth that can develop anywhere in the body.
Kirra has since undergone three brain surgeries in 2010, 2012, and 2015, to address the AVM. Amidst the head injury and seizures at two and a half, Kirra also suffered a stroke; and after her 2015 surgery, she was unable to walk, talk, or feed herself.
She was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, vision issues, and learning difficulties. Despite these challenges, Kirra remains resilient and determined.
Her daily life includes both good and bad days. On bad days, she might be in the hospital following a seizure or struggling to walk due to her cerebral palsy. Good days mean no seizures, though she still experiences them about once a week.
Kirra's mother admires her resilience and determination, learning valuable lessons from her daughter's fighting spirit.
Describing Kirra as the most caring, strong, brave, and determined person she has ever met, she notes that they both push through the hard days together.
Kirra loves to run and spend time with her family, embracing every moment despite her medical challenges.
Her successes are a credit to her strength and the support of her loving family, and she is an inspiration to all who know her.