Introduction

Hi, and welcome to the donation page for Summers Walk.  Summer was born with a condition called DDH (Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip) which meant the ball and socket joint of her hips had not developed properly.  She has spent the last 6 months in a full length body cast and undergone a number of operations to correct her hips.  The aim of Summers Walk is to create a better awareness and understanding of the condition and also to raise money for the charity 'Steps' which provides support for children and adults affected by lower limb conditions.

 

The Event

For those up to the task, the aim is to undertake the Three Peaks Challenge.  This involves climbing the three highest peaks in England, Wales and Scotland, within 24 hours. The Peaks are:

• Scafell Pike in England (978m)
• Snowdon in Wales (1085m)
• Ben Nevis in Scotland (1344m)

 

The event is due to take place on the weekend of 3 July 2010 with participants still to be confirmed.  More information about the peaks and answers to common questions can be found at:

http://www.thethreepeakschallenge.co.uk/

or

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Three_Peaks_Challenge

 

More about DDH

Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) describes a variety of conditions in which the ball and socket of the hip do not develop properly.  The hip is a 'ball and socket' joint.  Normally the top of the thigh bone (femur) has a round ball shape which fits into a cup like socket on the pelvis (acetabulum). There are a range of developmental hip conditions that can affect babies.  In the mildest forms, the socket may fail to grow deep enough. In the more severe forms, and in Summers case, the femoral head or ball may be displaced completely out of the socket and be dislocated. In the past this was known as a congenital dislocated hip (CDH).

More information about the condition, and the charity Steps,can be found at their website below:

http://www.steps-charity.org.uk/links/1-0-home.php

 

And finally.....

Many thanks in advance of your donation, however much you choose to give, it all counts!