Dean Smith-Humfress

Dean's Louie Skinner Appeal page

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Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. 

On the 3rd of May 2015, myself and a group of friends will be taking part in a 15000 ft skydive.

Risking life & limb for 1 common goal, to raise money for my friends Nick & Lucys' little boy Louie

Louie had suffered a type of brain damage called PVL (Periventricular Leukomalacia) before, during, or just after birth. As a result of this the pathways, from brain to muscle are disrupted and this affects his balance and the mobility in both his legs and his left arm. 

Louie is now 2 and is an adventurous determined little boy, desperate to be on his feet. He would love to be able to join in and play with all his friends.

The goal is to raise £80,000 in total, i am hoping to raise £1000 towards that amount to enable them to take Louie to America to undergo surgery called SDR (Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy). This will permanently reduce the stiffness in his legs, enabling him to walk independently. SDR is not a cure by any means, but is a huge step on the road towards independence. 

Any donation you can make, big or small would be fantastic. 

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Tree of Hope

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All donations are paid into Tree of Hope's general funds which fund our charitable activities. Our charitable activities are focused on raising & managing funds for medical treatment, therapy & equipment for sick & disabled children. England & Wales 1149254 Scotland SCO4261 www.treeofhope.org.uk

Donation summary

Total raised
£434.00
+ £79.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£434.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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