Hi, my name is Kacper Kubicki, and I’m 8 years old.

I was born on 24th June 2014. When I was in my mummy's tummy, the doctors diagnosed me with Costello Syndrome. All the doctors tried to convince my mum to terminate the pregnancy, but my mummy is a strong fighter and a big hero. She decided to bring me into this wonderful world and into my amazing family.

I was born with many medical complications, including: Costello Syndrome, the need for a Nasogastric tube (when I was a newborn), risks from an Ectopic beat, Bronchiolitis, Cerebral ventriculomegaly, significant left side Scoliosis, a Chest wall deformity, poor growth, Rectal bleeding, Gastrostomy placement, Vomiting, and Cryptorchidism on the right side. I spent almost the whole first year of my life in the hospital, but my mum was always by my side, day and night.

Despite all of this, I am a happy little boy who loves films, toys, and books. My favourites right now are PJ Masks, Paw Patrol, and Fireman Sam. I also have a wonderful family, including my 12-year-old sister and my 2-year-old brother, but because of all my medical needs, my parents can’t always afford everything I need.

Last year, I had surgery on my legs, but unfortunately, it wasn’t successful. They have now referred me to a hospital in London. While waiting to see the London doctors, my physiotherapist recommended a disability tricycle to help build muscle strength in my legs and improve my overall fitness. Unfortunately, the NHS doesn’t fund this tricycle, and it costs a lot of money, which my family cannot afford.

Can you please help me raise money for this very much-needed trike? It will help improve my mobility, strength, and really make a big difference to my everyday life.

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. Your support means the world to me!

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.