We are trying to raise money for our son, Will.  He suffers from Cerebral Palsy.  Here is a short video link, which tells his story.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/13258883/Support_Will.mov

Now that Will is 4, he is becoming aware of his CP.  We are faced with new challenges and raw emotions.

Will has spastic quadraplegia, with all four limbs and his trunk affected. We were initially told he may never walk or talk, but our amazing boy has proved the doctors wrong in many ways, and we want him to continue doing so.  He is a chatterbox with a wonderful sense of humour. He attends mainstream nursery and is due to start reception in autumn 2013.

Will is currently unable to walk unaided and needs help with all physical movements that most of us take for granted.  We have been told that as Will grows, the effect of the CP will likely intensify with the onset of deformities and more restricted movement.

Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR)

Will has been offered a groundbreaking operation which is being carried out on individuals with CP.  The SDR procedure was developed in the US with some incredible results, and has now been launched at Great Ormond Street Childrens Hospital. SDR requires intensive and long term post operative therapy and care, and is expensive.  We have been told that we shall not receive NHS funding, so are looking for support.

If you would like to help

We want to give Will every opportunity to fulfill his future dreams - whatever they may be. He will need continued support, therapy and equipment throughout his life. 

He is our brave brave boy.   

If you feel you would like to contribute, this can be done via Just Giving, into the Tree of Hope Charity.  Alternatively, please contact us at the email below if you would like to contribute directly to Will's trust fund.

Thank you for reading our story.

 

Bec and Dave

david.horton@hotmail.co.uk