Just4Children

Mayank's SDR Journey

Just4Children want to fundraise for Mayanks SDR surgical intervention to remove spasticity in his legs and improve his overall quality of life with reduced pain. In addition, regular therapy and specialist equipment will help Mayank further improve.
£18,122
raised of £40,000 target
by 7 supporters
Closes on 01/01/2025
RCN 1164473

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Story

I am Mayank 6 years old looking to raise funds towards my spinal surgery SDR (Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy) and post op recovery treatment and therapy.

I was born in Chertsey 5 weeks early and at 21st day of my life MRI was performed and was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy affecting all 4 limbs. As time progressed I missed all the milestones and am still not able to crawl, stand, walk.

I am always battling against spasticity (stiffness) which limits my mobility and often causes painful spasms. My parents learned about SDR, surgical intervention which could remove spasticity in my legs and improve overall quality of life. Recently I was evaluated for SDR at Alder Hey Children hospital in Liverpool. The SDR team at Alder Hey believe I could benefit from the surgery and offered to do the surgery.

Unfortunately, SDR surgery is not funded on NHS for non-ambulant children like me with higher level of cerebral palsy. The cost of the surgery is £16,000 at Alder Hey, while following the surgery I will need more formal physiotherapy and strengthening sessions for years, which will cost about £10,000 per year.

We are asking for a small donation towards the cost of the SDR surgery and therapy.

Thank you

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About the charity

Just4Children

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RCN 1164473
Just4Children is passionate about the relief of sickness & preservation of good physical & mental health of children & young people under 25 years resident in the United Kingdom & Ireland by providing & assisting in the provision of services & grants to enable them to obtain their medical needs.

Donation summary

Total raised
£18,122.00
+ £8,273.00 Gift Aid
Online donations
£18,122.00
Offline donations
£0.00
Direct donations
£18,122.00
Donations via fundraisers
£0.00

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