Joshua's Angels cycle around Millport

Nicola Mcgarrity is raising money for Williams Syndrome Foundation
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Ladies cycle around Millport · 24 January 2013

The Williams Syndrome Foundation was formed in 1980 and is run by parents for parents of children with this rare condition which causes heart and kidney problems and learning difficulties. It desperately needs funds to finance its ambitious research and family support programmes which include national conventions and regional meetings.

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Our team Joshua's Angels will be trying to raise as much money as we can on this our 3rd and last year doing the cycle and we are hoping to raise loads of money in the process

Nicola's son Joshua was diagnosed with Williams Syndrome when he was 8 weeks old, he has since undergone many challenges including heart surgery and will continue to throughout his life. His happy nature and smile helps to keep his family going.

Williams Syndrome is a rare disorder that affects approx 1 in 25,000. Like Down's Syndrome it is caused by an abnormality in chromosomes, and shows a wide variation in ability from person to person. It is a non-hereditary syndrome which occurs at random and can effect brain development in varying degrees, combined with some physical effects or physical problems. These range from lack of co-ordination, slight muscle weakness, possible heart defects and occasional kidney damage.

The Foundation is run for parents by parents. There are no paid fund-raisers and funds go directly to research and welfare.

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Thank you

Joshua’s Angels

Donation summary

Total
£1,765.23
+ £375.38 Gift Aid
Online
£1,685.23
Offline
£80.00

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