danielle thacker

help raise funds for joeys plagiocephaly treatment and help others too

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joey brendan thacker, 5 January 2015
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I would like to raise money for joeys treatment for plagiocephaly (flat head on hes right side) he was born 8 weeks premature and as he was in nicu he had many problems but developed this as their skulls are soft and get moulded as the babies on ward are not handled alot (unless they are being tested for something) after hes many bloods, lumbar punctures, feeding and breathing issues hes was aloud home. But noticed the side of hes head was misshaped, which has got worse over time as he struggles to turn hes head now to hes good side, he is being refurred for physiotherapy to make sure he doesnt have a medical problem with hes neck muscles also. I did much research and it seems to be most affective if hes treatment starts from 4 mths old. The nhs will not fund the doc helmets as little research has been done and cost is a big factor as its approx £2000/2500. I have found a clinic that would do it but can deleay going forward without help. So i found this charity who stated they help low income families, but to my horror they have had to cease financial support but do state if we raise money on here in the childs name upon raising correct amount they will pay treatment centre direct and any remaining funds will help them in future. As they are a little known charity awareness of them is not well known. I know by several forums this medical issue is not only cosmetic problems eg jaw, ear misaligment  for child but can cause sqints, learning issues and neck muscle complications. I want to do my best to give my baby the best possible chance of a normal childhood and would like to also help other people in this dilemma.  So please help, even forward this on to people to raise awareness, thank you and  donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity. So it’s the most efficient way to donate – saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

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Headstart4Babies

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Headstart4Babies is a small charity raising awareness of plagiocephaly and brachycephaly, two little-known skull conditions which can affect young babies. It also provides help and advice to families face with the condition and raises money to assist families on low incomes to proceed with treatment.

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