Hello, my name is James England. I was born ten weeks early and spent the first five weeks of my life in intensive care until I was strong enough to come home.

At 15 months old, I was diagnosed with Spastic Diplegia Cerebral Palsy. I have spasticity in both my legs and arms, which can be very uncomfortable and restricts my movements. I also have difficulties with muscle control, balance, and coordination, which prevent me from walking independently.

Despite my disability, I am a very happy and cheeky boy who tackles all the challenges my condition throws at me with great determination. My dream is to walk, and with continued therapy and specialist equipment, we are getting closer to achieving that goal.

We are continually fundraising to help pay for my private therapies, specialist equipment, and home adaptations in the near future.

Since my SDR surgery in June 2021, we have seen many improvements. With help, I can now get myself in and out of my wheelchair. I can use my parallel bars independently, get in and out of the chair I use at home, and take steps with less support from my family.

We can’t thank you enough for your kind support and generosity in helping to create a better life for me.

Love,

James xx

7.5% of all donations to Tree of Hope in relation to this appeal will be allocated to the general charitable purposes of Tree of Hope to cover our core operating costs.

If we raise insufficient funds, or surplus funds, then the funds will be used, if appropriate, to fund support for our child’s needs in accordance with Tree of Hope’s charitable objects. If in those circumstances we are unable to use all or part of the funds for the benefit of our child in accordance with Tree of Hope’s charitable objectives, then any funds that cannot be used will be transferred to be used for the general charitable purposes of Tree of Hope.