Joshua is 10 years old and lives near Canonbie in Dumfriesshire. He was born 2 months early weighing only 3lb 14oz. At 1 year old he was sent for an MRI scan because he wasn’t reaching milestones. This revealed he has Cerebral Palsy and as time went on we learnt the type of CP was Diplegic, affecting Joshua’s legs.

Joshua has a love of life and is always smiling and cracking jokes. Physiotherapy and stretching are daily in his life. He goes through such a lot, early morning physio and exercises before school and repeated during the day.

Joshua had his SDR surgery in June 2021. This has immensely helped Joshua - he no longer wakes during the night distressed and upset with extremely painful cramp in his leg muscles, he has free-er movements and is able to transfer between walker / wheelchair / chairs / floor etc much easier.

We are now looking to raise funds to add to Joshua's help with the purchase of specialist equipment Joshua needs to maintain and improve his strength, independence and mobility.

Further funds would be used for any further specialist equipment and physiotherapy which may be required by Joshua in the coming years too.