On Sunday 15th October, I am going to be taking on a huge challenge for me and running the Bath Half Marathon. I am determined to complete it even if I have to crawl over the finish line. Help the Child is a very small charity I really hope I can raise lots of money for them!

Help the Child is a FANTASTIC charity that has helped so many children with disabilities in Somerset, over the years (since 1987).

I would love to be able to help children with disabilities. It is unbelievably prohibitive the cost of specialist equipment such as communication apps, walking aids, trikes, specialised car seats, specialised wheelchairs/buggies, sensory toys etc. This charity seeks to fill the HUGE gaps in statutory funding and everyone who has been helped by them is tremendously appreciative.

In October 2018 our daughter Melody underwent surgery to remove a brain tumour. Melody is non verbal and was really struggling with frustration because she wasn't able to communicate her needs. We found out about AAC devices that can be used for communication and soon discovered that the communication app alone was going to cost £350 and this was without the cost of the device to upload the app on to. It was then that we discovered the wonderful charity Help The Child

We were overjoyed when they agreed to fund the app for Melody. This app has changed Melody‘s life, she is now able to easily communicate her needs especially for sweets, chocolate and ice cream!!! She is able to say hello to her teacher when she calls her name on the register! The opportunities are endless because we are able to adapt and edit the app with the new words and images!

Thanks so much in advance, every little helps!!