We are trying to help to raise money for my little mate, Will.
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Will was born 8 weeks early and around this time suffered a bleed on the brain. At 14 months old we were given the news that this most wonderful boy has Cerebral Palsy.

Watching his condition take effect has been painful, and now that Will is becoming aware of his CP we are faced with new challenges and raw emotions.

Wills diagnosis is spastic quadraplegia, with all four limbs and his trunk affected. We were initially told he may never walk or talk, but our amazing boy has proved the doctors wrong in many ways.  We want him to continue doing so.  He is a chatterbox, with a wonderful sense of humour and lights up the room with his smile. He attends mainstream nursery and is due to start reception in autumn 2013.

Will is currently unable to walk unaided and needs help with all physical movements that most of us take for granted, but is a headstrong and determined child - strengths that we want to develop as far as we can.

We have been told that as Will grows, the effect of the CP will likely intensify with the onset of deformities and more restricted movement.

Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy

Will has recently been accepted for a groundbreaking operation which is being carried out on individuals with CP. This procedure has been developed in the US with some incredible results and has now been launched at Great Ormond Street Childrens Hospital. The operation (SDR) requires intensive and long term post operative therapy and care, and is expensive.  We have been told that we shall not receive NHS funding, so are looking for your support.

If you would like to help

We want to give Will every opportunity to fulfill his future dreams - whatever they may be. He will need continued support, therapy and equipment throughout his life. 

He is our brave brave boy.   

If you feel you would like to contribute, this can be done via the Just Giving Website to the Tree of Hope Charity. 

Thank you for your continued and much appreciated support.

E. x