Welcome to
We Love Joy Foundation
At the We Love Joy Foundation, our mission is to bring hope, guidance, and compassion to families navigating the unimaginable. Inspired by the courage and joy of little Ayla Fisher, we exist to lift families who are facing medical trauma, disability, and the overwhelming uncertainty that comes with a child’s complex care needs.
We create comfort in moments of crisis, clarity in times of confusion, and community where there was once isolation. Through supportive programs, inclusive storytelling, literacy initiatives, and the AskAyla platform, we empower families with the resources, emotional support, and tools they need to feel seen, understood, and never alone.
We believe every child deserves joy.
Every parent deserves support.
And every family deserves a world that cares enough to help them heal, grow, and thrive.
The We Love Joy Foundation is here to plant seeds of hope- and help them bloom into brighter, kinder futures for families everywhere.
A New Partnership Bringing Hope to Families
We are honoured to share that Gambit, a global digital innovation firm, has chosen the We Love Joy Foundation and Ayla’s story as their annual pro-bono project. Their team visited our home, met Jenna, Dave, and Ayla, and felt the deep love, resilience, and purpose behind our mission.
Together, we are building Ask Ayla- a compassionate digital platform designed to support families caring for children with complex medical needs. With Gambit’s world-class expertise, Ask Ayla will soon reach families around the world with trusted resources, guidance, and hope.
This partnership marks a major milestone for our foundation and reflects our shared belief: No family should ever have to walk this journey alone.
Your Child Was Just Diagnosed With Cerebral Palsy- What Now?
If you are reading this, you are probably in shock. Maybe the doctor just said the words “cerebral palsy.” Maybe you are still waiting for answers. Maybe your baby is still in the NICU, or you are sitting at home wondering what this means for your child’s future. We want you to know something first: You are not alone. And this is not the end of your child’s story. This page was created for families exactly where you are right now- overwhelmed, frightened, confused, and desperate to understand what comes next.
What Is Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral palsy (often called “CP”) is a condition that affects how a child moves, uses their muscles, and sometimes how they speak or swallow. It happens because the brain was injured or developed differently early in life - often before, during, or shortly after birth. Every child with cerebral palsy is different. Some children walk and talk. Some need wheelchairs, feeding support, or help with communication. Many children fall somewhere in between. CP is not a single diagnosis - it is a spectrum. And most importantly: Your child is still your child. Their personality, their ability to love, laugh, connect, and grow- none of that is taken away by this diagnosis.
What Most Parents Feel After Diagnosis
Almost every parent we meet tells us they felt this diagnosis. Shock. Grief. Fear. Anger. Guilt. A crushing sense of “What did I do wrong?” These feelings are normal. No one prepares you for this moment. No one teaches you how to hear words that instantly change the picture you had in your heart. You do not have to be strong today. You just have to breathe.
What Matters Most in the Early Days
In the beginning, families often feel pressure to “do everything now.” But what truly matters most is: Understanding what cerebral palsy means. Finding supportive medical and therapy teams. Learning how to advocate for your child. Connecting with other families who have walked this path. You do not need to have all the answers today. This is a journey - not a race.
There Is More Possibility Than You Have Been Told
Many parents are given very limited or frightening predictions early on. What we have learned through our granddaughter and thousands of families around the world is this: Children with cerebral palsy grow, adapt, learn, and surprise people every single day. Therapies, technology, research, and love change what is possible. Your child’s future is not written yet.
You Do Not Have to Walk This Alone
If your child has just been diagnosed, you deserve: Clear information, Compassion, Community, and someone who understands what this feels like. We are here for you. This is only the beginning of your child’s story- and we would be honoured to walk beside you as it unfolds.
💛 The We Love Joy & Ask Ayla Team
Ask Ayla was created from one little girl’s journey. Ayla was born with a severe brain injury and a diagnosis of cerebral palsy. Doctors told her family to expect very little. But Ayla has shown us something powerful:Children are more than their diagnoses. Her story -and the stories of families like yours - are the heart of everything we do. Ask Ayla is not a medical service. We are something different- and something families desperately need: We help families: Understand what cerebral palsy is. Learn what questions to ask. Discover what therapies and supports exist. Connect with other families. Find hope in the middle of fear. Think of Ask Ayla as: a gentle guide when the world suddenly feels overwhelming.
