Our son Jude was diagnosed prenatally with Partial Trisomy 13, Cri du Chat syndrome, and Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia (PCH). These rare genetic disorders come with lifelong disabilities and life-limiting conditions.

As his parents, Heidi (mum) and Ryan (dad), we have discovered that Jude is an incredibly determined boy, and we are committed to providing him with the best opportunities to fulfill his potential. While Jude faces significant developmental and neurological challenges, he remains a very happy boy, and to us, he is simply Jude.

We are often asked by friends and family if Jude will be able to do certain things, but through our journey, we’ve learned that with the right support and encouragement, Jude can achieve anything.

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.