Thank you for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

Raising money in this way is a first for me but just over two years ago Jasper, the then 18 month old son of very good friends of mine, suffered a heart attack, leading to two weeks on full life support (ECMO). During this time he suffered a spinal stroke which left him with paralysis in his legs, and rendered him unable to stand or walk. This tragic turn of events stemmed from contracting the very common childhood illness of hand, foot and mouth. Many of those with children of their own will know how routine this illness can be, but in very rare cases the virus incubates and later attacks vital organs. In Jasper's case it was his heart.

Over the last two years Felix and Kate, Jasper's parents, have been on the journey that none of us ever want to go on as parents. And it struck me with immense power that although I won't ever be able to 'fix' their little boy, I would be able to do something to support their incredible 
bravery, sacrifice and dedication that has got Jasper to where he is now.

You can read his full story here..

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Jasper-Thornton-Jones

So please donate whatever you can to go towards the ongoing rehabilitation therapy of Jasper and the research his amazing progress is fuelling. Every penny will spur me on and hopefully over the finishing line!!

Thank you,

Beth

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