My friends son Harvey is 4 years old.  He is a beautiful, happy, smiley boy who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy in October 2010. This means Harvey is unable to have the independence he so desperately wants as he is unable to sit, stand or walk unaided due to his muscles being extremely tight.

Harvey is desperate to be on his feet. He is always smiling and has great determination but his physical restrictions can be very frustrating for him. He would love to be able to join in and play with his two sisters and friends. Kim and Ashley - Harvey's parents - aim to give Harvey the best possible chance in life. Sadly, there is no cure for cerebral palsy but there is hope!

Harvey’s dream and that of his family is to raise funds for Tree of Hope enabling them to send Harvey to America to undergo surgery called selective dorsal rhizotomy. The operation involves making a small incision in his lower back and testing the nerves individually by using electrical currents, which then show up which nerves are sending the faulty signals from the brain to his muscles causing his spasticity. The faulty ones are then cut and the stiffness in his legs will be gone. This would leave him pain free and with ongoing post op physiotherapy, hard work and determination, Harvey’s dream to walk can become a reality!

Kim and Ashley can not do this alone and desperately need our help. They would be forever grateful if you could make a donation in support of me abseiling down the orbit, which is the UK's tallest structure located in the Olympic Park. 

Ali xxx

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