Mia (daughter and niece) has been attending Percy Hedley for three years. She is nine years old and has had uncontrolled epilepsy since birth.  Mia has been ill for most of her life and spent a long time in hospital as a younger child. She has tried many drugs, has been on the ketogenic diet and has has a vagal nerve stimulator inserted. Her condition has continued to be variable. When unwell she doesn't sleep and can have constant seizure activity which can mean she loses the ability to walk, feed independently and to interact. When she is well she is a happy girl who loves the routine of going to school.

Percy Hedley has met her needs excellently. When she is unwell the school are able to offer her one to one care. When she is well she is able to thrive with their intensive approach and is pushed to ensure she fulfills her potential. Since being there whenever she has been unwell she has been able to bounce back quickly to her previous level of functioning following a poorly spell. This has only been possible because of the unique way they work and their ability to react quickly to her needs which can change on a daily basis.

We are running to help children like Mia at Percy Hedley and support the services they offer to other children with disabilities in the area. Please help us raise funds.

Thank you

Frances Slowie (mum), Lucy Craig (aunty), Nick Conway (uncle) and Paul Conway (uncle)