Hello my name is James England and I am 5 years old. I was born ten weeks early and spent the first five weeks of my life in intensive care until I was strong enough to come home. 

At 15 months of age I was diagnosed with Spastic Diplegia Cerebral Palsy. I have spasticity in both my legs and arms which can be very uncomfortable and restricts my movements. I have difficulties with muscle control, balance and coordination which restricts me from being able to walk independently. 

Despite his disability James is a very happy and cheeky boy and takes on all the challenges his condition throws at him - with great determination. James' dream is to walk and with his continued therapy and specialist equipment we are one step closer. 

We are continually fundraising to help pay for James' private therapies, specialist equipment and home adaptions in the near future. 

Since James' SDR surgery in June 2021 we have seen many improvements. With help James can now get himself in and out of his wheelchair. He is able to use his parallel bars independently. He can get in and out of his chair that he uses at home and is taking steps with less support from us. 

We can’t thank you enough for your kind support and generosity for making a better life for our little boy James xx

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