Polly Sutherland

Polly Sutherland CES Birthday Fundraiser

Fundraising for Cauda Equina Champions Charity
£408
raised of £150 target
Celebrating the birthday of Polly Sutherland, 29 January 2021
We Cauda Equina Champions Charity work to encourage everyone to live after injury

Story

In October 2020 I underwent two emergency spine surgeries for a rare but serious type of spinal stenosis, ‘Cauda Equina Syndrome’. CES causes severe compression of the nerves at the base of the spinal cord, leading to symptoms such as weakness, numbness, incontinence and severe pain, requiring emergency surgery to remove compression and reverse symptoms. Unfortunately due to its rarity and a lack of understanding CES is often overlooked or action is not taken quickly enough and patients are left with life long disabilities, paralysis and complications. For me personally my surgery was delayed and I have not regained feeling in my lower legs, still suffer sciatica and pins and needles and must self-catheterise, with long term rehab to regain mobility. To help raise awareness, education and funding to help those affected and prevent delays, I am creating a birthday fundraiser for Cauda Equina Champions Charity, no amount of help is too small.

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About the charity

Cauda Equina Champions Charity is the leading UK charity for Cauda Equina Syndrome. Patient led, we work with healthcare professionals, raising awareness of the condition and supporting those affected by the condition. With over 10 years experience, we are here for you. Our Helpline is 03335 777113

Donation summary

Total raised
£407.35
Online donations
£407.35
Offline donations
£0.00

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