He wasn't expected to survive past birth. Years later, this teen suffered a stroke, but is still defying the odds
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Key Points:
- Dylan Law, born without a heartbeat for 22 minutes and diagnosed with ataxic cerebral palsy affecting his arms, has defied early medical expectations that he would never walk, talk, or eat independently.
- Despite severe hand tremors, Dylan pursued his passion to become a chef with the help of adaptive tools and the support of his occupational therapist, Amy Moss.
- In 2022, Dylan underwent deep brain stimulation surgery to reduce tremors but suffered a stroke afterward, resulting in temporary loss of speech and mobility.
- Through resilience and dedicated therapy, Dylan regained his speech and ability to walk over the course of a year, crediting Moss's unwavering support for his recovery.
- Now 18, Dylan is focused on his future as a youth pastor, aiming to help others while embodying his motto of never giving up.
