Story
Hi, my name is Harvey & I am 14 years old.
I am a very happy, social & cheeky little boy who has a passion for Music especially Rock 'n' Roll. My idol is Elvis!
My Mum, always tells me how proud she is of me as I always try my hardest.
I suffer from Quadriplegic Spastic Cerebral Palsy due to brain damage (which affects 3 of my limbs, my left arm, hand & both my legs) The left side of my body is affected the most.
I have very limited use of my left arm & have a deformity in my left wrist & hand.
I have a severe vision impairment & I'm long sighted. I also have a diagnosis of Global Development Delay which means I am delayed in all areas of communication, learning & need full assistance & 1-1 care with feeding, washing, dressing, changing, using the toliet, transfers into my equipment.
I also have a history of Epilepsy caused by focal seizures which can progress to a tonic/clinic seizure. I can go very stiff, fall or have a convulsation down both sides of my body which can lead to calling an ambulance immediately & makes me feel very sleepy & unwell.
Due to alot of indepth research & recommendations, Mummy found a fantastic team of private physios which is helping prolong my progress.
However it costs alot of money for me to attend each week & unfortunately this treatment is NOT available to me on the NHS.
I am a very active young lad, who loves a challenge & I know I have a lot more to give to reach my full potential of living life with Cerebral Palsy.
I'm at my happiest when I'm on my feet & I would give anything to be able to dance freely from my wheelchair.
I only receive physiotherapy from the NHS 3 times a year via a group session which sadly isn't enough to help me progress, to learn things I could do independently if I was given the chance.
Mini Wonders Physiotherapy can help provide 1-1, 1.5hrs weekly sessions & intense blocks when required but at a cost of £80+ a hour.
So I am asking for your help, to raises funds for me & children who suffer from similar conditions, through this amazing charity called 'Tree of hope'.
I promise to do my best & ensure that the money you help me to raise, will help me to accomplish my dreams of becoming independent.
I know I have a long journey ahead of me but with your help I know I can do this.
It's doesn't matter how much or how little you have to offer, every penny counts!
If we manage to exceed the target, the extra money will go towards other children through Tree of hope.
Thank you for taking the time in reading my story & thank you to those how have helped us so far.
All our love Charlotte (Harvey's Mum) & Harv xx
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