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Lisa Cullimore and Vicki Squires have decided to do the Wirral Costal Walk, on Sunday 22 May 2011 to raise money for The Williams Syndrome Foundation Trust.

 

A colleagues Daughter suffers with the same rare genetic disorder.

About Williams Syndrome

Williams Syndrome is a rare disorder. Like Down's Syndrome it is caused by an abnormality in chromosomes, and shows a wide variation in ability from person to person.

Williams People have a unique pattern of emotional, physical and mental strengths and weaknesses. For parents, teachers, and care workers, learning about this pattern can be akey to understanding a Williams person and inhelping them achieve their full potential.

It is a non-hereditary syndrome which occurs at random and can effect brain development in varying degrees, combined with some physical effects or physical problems. These range from lack of co-ordination, slight muscle weakness, possible heart defects and occasional kidney damage. Hypercalcaemia - a high calcium level - is often discovered in infancy, and normaldevelopment is generally delayed.

The incidence is approximately 1 in 25,000. The Foundation hears of over 75 cases a year - and this figure is rising as publicity spreads. By 2002 over 1300 cases were known in the UK and similar organisations have now sprung up in the USA, New Zealand, Canada, Australia and most countries in Europe.

The Williams Syndrome Foundation is run for parents by parents. There are no paid fund-raisers and funds go directly to research and welfare, apart from minimal administrative expenses.

We are therefore looking for your help in sponsoring us to raise money. 

 

Thank you all for your time and trust you can dig deep in your pockets to raise money for this worthwhile charity.

 

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