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Oliver's Story

Six-year-old Oliver has alternating hemiplegia of childhood (AHC), an ultra-rare condition affecting less than one in a million people. It causes episodes of weakness in every muscle in Oliver's body, from arms and legs to his breathing, and can last anywhere from a couple of hours to days. Some episodes he never fully recovers from.

Oliver's condition means that on a regular basis they have to travel the 160 mile round trip from Southampton to see the only specialist for his condition in the country at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. This is a huge journey for a six-year-old. Oliver has to miss a day of school to attend his appointments and the journey has a big impact on the whole family. His dad cannot make every trip as he must take leave from work to do so, and childcare arrangements have to be made for his younger sister Alisia.

Making the trip multiple times a year is expensive and often impractical, but absolutely necessary.

We want to raise awareness of the distances young children like Oliver have to travel for their care and the impact this has on their families. Are you daring enough to take part in WellChild's biggest virtual challenge?

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