Jake has had trouble with his bladder and bowel since he was a baby and sometimes it feels never ending and lonely as we don't know anyone else going through the same thing. ERIC not only have a helpline but they also run an online forum where parents can chat. On the many evenings I have spent googling answers this group has been a lifeline to me, reassuring me that we are not alone in struggling with this problem, receiving advice and support and reassurance that it isn't all our fault.

As a small charity with a cause that most people don't want to talk about you probably won't have heard of ERIC before, however I would ask you please to be generous in your donations as they really need it to help families like ours.

Don't forget to gift aid your donation if you are a tax payer as it won't cost you any extra but will allow the charity to claim an extra 25p for every £1 donated.

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.