Huw Thomas
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Fundraising for Rainbow Hub NW Ltd
Story
This gorgeous little girl is Libby May.
Born with multiple undiagnosed conditions, Libby was seriously ill from birth. As a result she put up with more pain in 4 years than the rest of us experience in a lifetime. She managed this because she was surrounded by so much love from her Mum Joanne, Dad Jonny and 4 brothers, Jake, Nat, Charlie and Harry who were devoted to her.
As she grew, the level of Libby’s disabilities became clear. Despite numerous consultations and very painful tests, it seemed the specialist skills to help Libby develop basic skills such as walking and toileting could not be found within the NHS.
Then Joanne discovered Rainbow House. Based near Ormskirk, this charity was set up in 2001 by a young mum frustrated by the lack of any specific help for her two severely disabled young sons. It employs a unique approach to helping children with neurological problems, cerebal palsy, genetic/metabolic conditions and brain injuries. Based on conductive education techniques from the Peto Institute in Hungary it was a revelation. Libby made fantastic progress there and the family also discovered a strong support network within the centre.
Tragically Libby died suddenly and unexpectedly following an asthma attack on 26th January 2007. It was devestating.
So, to honour Libby’s memory and raise some much needed funds for Rainbow House, Libby’s Dad, Jonny and his two mates, Huw and Pete are doing the Great North Run, the most popular half marathon in the world.
The run takes place on the 20th September - anything you can offer to support the outstanding and unique work of Rainbow House would be hugely and genuinely appreciated. And don't forget the more you pay, the faster we run - honest!
Thanks a lot
The Fat Boys aka Pete, Jonny and Huw
Born with multiple undiagnosed conditions, Libby was seriously ill from birth. As a result she put up with more pain in 4 years than the rest of us experience in a lifetime. She managed this because she was surrounded by so much love from her Mum Joanne, Dad Jonny and 4 brothers, Jake, Nat, Charlie and Harry who were devoted to her.
As she grew, the level of Libby’s disabilities became clear. Despite numerous consultations and very painful tests, it seemed the specialist skills to help Libby develop basic skills such as walking and toileting could not be found within the NHS.
Then Joanne discovered Rainbow House. Based near Ormskirk, this charity was set up in 2001 by a young mum frustrated by the lack of any specific help for her two severely disabled young sons. It employs a unique approach to helping children with neurological problems, cerebal palsy, genetic/metabolic conditions and brain injuries. Based on conductive education techniques from the Peto Institute in Hungary it was a revelation. Libby made fantastic progress there and the family also discovered a strong support network within the centre.
Tragically Libby died suddenly and unexpectedly following an asthma attack on 26th January 2007. It was devestating.
So, to honour Libby’s memory and raise some much needed funds for Rainbow House, Libby’s Dad, Jonny and his two mates, Huw and Pete are doing the Great North Run, the most popular half marathon in the world.
The run takes place on the 20th September - anything you can offer to support the outstanding and unique work of Rainbow House would be hugely and genuinely appreciated. And don't forget the more you pay, the faster we run - honest!
Thanks a lot
The Fat Boys aka Pete, Jonny and Huw