B is fifteen years old. He has autism, sensory processing disorder and learning disabilities. He has fixed flexion deformities in his knees and ankles, causing him daily pain and meaning that he cannot straighten his legs. Due to NHS delays he was unable to be seen by an orthopaedic surgeon until it was too late for the surgery that would have made all the difference for him. He needs intensive physio until the end of his skeletal growth as a bare minimum, to give him the best chance of mobility into adulthood. Our local NHS physio department is far too stretched to provide this for him, and time is running out. He also needs orthotics to help with his balance and posture.

We are also fundraising for physio and orthotics for his younger brother J, if you would like to donate to both boys, please use their joint page: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/he-is-an-overcomer

7.5% of all donations to Tree of Hope in relation to this appeal will be allocated to the general charitable purposes of Tree of Hope to cover our core operating costs.

If we raise insufficient funds, or surplus funds, then the funds will be used, if appropriate, to fund support for our child’s needs in accordance with Tree of Hope’s charitable objects.  If in those circumstances we are unable to use all or part of the funds for the benefit of our child in accordance with Tree of Hope’s charitable objects, then any funds that cannot be used will be transferred to be used for the general charitable purposes of Tree of Hope.