WAYNE'S STORY

Occupational therapy, even with a therapist as energetic and enthusiastic as Wayne Centra, is not always a favorite activity for young patients. Yet, when Wayne developed a karate program at CHOC, patients couldn't wait to get into the rehabilitation gym! Now, children who are visually impaired, have cerebral palsy, cancer, and/or traumatic brain injuries, for example, are making incredible progress through the power of karate. The tremendous successes experienced in Wayne's karate class are victories for the kids - and their proud instructor!