Last year, Children Today, was able to provide 60 pieces of adapted equipment and support hundreds more families with its pathways services, thanks to the generous donations from its members. Here are just a few of the wonderful children and young people your support has helped!
Maija who her parents describe as an eternally happy little camper has cerebral palsy, triple X syndrome and global developmental delay, which affects her mobility. Children Today provided her with a Race-Runner so she can get daily exercise. Her mum, Elke, says:
Maija requires constant assistance to move and is unable to independently operate her wheelchair or walker. However, due to its engineering, the Race-Runner allows her this ability and freedom. When the Race-Runner arrived, she wanted to go out on it at the first opportunity.
Meanwhile, Harry, who has DiGeorge Syndrome, is enjoying spending more time with his family since receiving his adapted buggy. His mum, Dani, says:
Children Todays help was invaluable for us as a family to gain independence and more freedom!
21-year-old Beth who became paralysed in her right leg following a sports injury when she was 13 years old has been able to start medical school in Newcastle thanks to her wheelchair powerpack. The equipment has enabled her to fulfil a life-long ambition of becoming a doctor and the freedom to experience university life as any other student.
Without your support, these young people and many others have realised their dreams, so thank you!