About Marlon

Marlon is a very special eight year old child. Due to a brain-injury suffered during his infancy, he is unable to control his arms or legs and is developmentally delayed. He cannot walk, talk or feed himself. This condition is often labeled cerebral palsy, which refers to the outward physical symptoms of a brain injury and is not in itself a disease.

Marlon is the oldest of three children, and likes the company of his younger sister and brother, who are usually gentle playmates. He enjoys going for long walks, playing with his shaky stick, swimming and, of course, painting with his mom. Please be sure to let Marlon and Arika know what you think of the paintings by sending them a note.