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Cause celeb: Neville on cerebral palsy   "When she took her
first 15 steps it was like a little miracle"    Football star
Phil Neville speaks out about his daughter, Isabella's, cerebral
palsy. He talks about the challenges and rewards of family life.
He shares his joy when she took her first steps, despite the
doctor's odds.  Five years ago, Isabella was born ten weeks
prematurely, weighing 3lb 3oz (1kg 445g). She spent her first
few weeks of life fighting for life in a special care baby unit.
Isabella survived, but at 18 months she was diagnosed with
cerebral palsy - a disability caused by damage to the brain
before or during birth.  Possible stroke  An MRI scan showed
that Isabella had probably suffered a stroke in the womb about
six months into the pregnancy. This has affected her movement
control and co-ordination.  From these difficult experiences,
Phil knows the heartbreak of having to kiss your daughter
goodbye every night to return ho